Closed
Last Update: May 15, 2026
Funding available
$ 50,000
Timeline
- Closing date : April 1, 2025
Location
Ontario, Canada
Overview
This program provides funding for the capital-related needs of food security initiatives. It supports projects in Oxford and Middlesex counties that promote dignity and strengthen individual and community capacity.
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Opportunity Score
Moderate potential, but conditions must align.
At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- Increase social or community impact
- Renovate or expand facilities
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 50,000 $
Timeline
- Closing date : April 1, 2025
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Location
- Ontario
Legal structures
- Non-profit
Annual revenue
- All revenue ranges
Organisation size
- All organization sizes
Audience
- All groups
Non-profit candidates
Sector of operation
- Economic, Social and Community Development
Target groups
- All the groups
Revenue structures
- 100% donations / grants
Scope
- Local
Next Steps
1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility
Activities funded
- Food security programs and related initiatives.
- Food literacy projects.
- School and other nutrition programs.
- Sustainable initiatives beyond conventional food bank models.
Documents Needed
- Application form
- Organization details
- Project information
- Supporting documentation for the application
Official resources
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Organizations in Oxford County
- Organizations in Middlesex County
- Food security programs and related community organizations
Eligible expenses
- Capital-related purchases and upgrades.
- Food security program equipment and materials.
- Kitchen, refrigeration, and storage equipment.
- Facility improvements directly tied to program delivery.
Eligible geographic areas
- Oxford County
- Middlesex County
How to apply
- Step 1: Choose your county portal
- Use the Middlesex County application link or the Oxford County application link.
- Step 2: Complete the online application
- Submit the required application details through the online form.
- Step 3: Submit before the deadline
- Applications close on March 24, 2026 at 2 p.m.
Processing and Agreement
- Applications are intake-tested and vetted by London Community Foundation and Oxford Community Foundation.
- Applicants are notified of the funding process through the relevant county foundation.
- Approved recipients must complete a post-award report.
Additional information
- Applications are reviewed through London Community Foundation and Oxford Community Foundation.
- Recognition of the Foundation is requested in related marketing and media materials.
- Informal impact updates are welcome after funding is received.
Frequently Asked Questions about the Maple Leaf Community Fund Program
What is the Maple Leaf Community Fund?
This program provides funding for the capital-related needs of food security initiatives. It supports projects in Oxford and Middlesex counties that promote dignity and strengthen individual and community capacity.
How much funding can be received?
Maple Leaf Community Fund Funds up to $50,000 of admissible expenses.
Who is eligible for the Maple Leaf Community Fund program?
To be eligible for the Maple Leaf Community Fund program, you must:
Food security programs
Capital-related needs
Oxford or Middlesex County
What expenses are eligible under Maple Leaf Community Fund?
Food security programs and related initiatives.
Food literacy projects.
School and other nutrition programs.
Sustainable initiatives beyond conventional food bank models.
Who can I contact for more information about the Maple Leaf Community Fund?
You can contact London Community Foundation (LCF).
Where is the Maple Leaf Community Fund available?
The Maple Leaf Community Fund program is available the province of Ontario.
Is the Maple Leaf Community Fund a grant, loan, or tax credit?
Maple Leaf Community Fund is a Grant and Funding