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Regional Grants
Last Update: February 3, 2026
ON, Canada
Support for food insecurity charitable initiatives
Grant and Funding
At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
No objectives are currently available
Eligible Funding
- No Condition
Timeline
- Closing date : October 16, 2025
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- Health care and social assistance
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
- Social Services
- Emergency and Relief
- Economic, Social and Community Development
Target groups
- Nonprofits / charities
Revenue structures
- All structures
Scope
- Regional
Overview
Regional Grants support charitable initiatives focused on food insecurity in local communities. The maximum funding amount is not specified, and eligible activities are charitable initiatives that address food insecurity.
Activities funded
- Charitable initiatives that address food insecurity in the community.
Examples of admissible projects:
$ 16,500
Surplus-to-meals program providing low-cost bundles and freezer meals
$ 18,000
Weekly pop-up pantry improving access to fresh food and staples
Documents Needed
Eligibility
- The applicant must be a charitable organization.
- The organization’s initiative must address food insecurity as the 2025 focus.
- The initiative should reflect a “smart and caring” approach to local community priorities.
Who is eligible?
- Charitable organizations
Who is not eligible
Eligible expenses
Ineligible Costs and Activities
Eligible geographic areas
- Stratford (Ontario)
- St. Marys (Ontario)
- Perth County (Ontario)
Selection criteria
Processing and Agreement
Additional information
- The 2025 program focus is charitable initiatives addressing food insecurity.
- The deadline shown for this intake is October 16, 2025.
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