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School Food Grants

Funding for healthy, culturally appropriate school-day meals in Vancouver schools
City of Vancouver
Last Update: March 24, 2026
Funding available
No Condition
Timeline
  • Receipt of requests is now closed
Location
Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada

Overview

The School Food Grant provides funding to support healthy, nutritious, and culturally appropriate school-day meal programs for children in Vancouver-area schools, with a focus on promoting food access, inclusion, and community resilience. Eligible activities include delivering non-stigmatizing meal services, piloting innovative food service models, and projects aligned with the Vancouver Food Strategy; no maximum funding amount is specified.
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Opportunity Score
Moderate potential, but conditions must align.

At a glance

Funding available

Financing goals
  • Increase social or community impact
  • Develop strategic partnerships
Eligible Funding
  • No Condition
Timeline
  • Receipt of requests is now closed

Eligible candidates

Eligible Industries
  • Educational services
Location
  • Vancouver
  • British Columbia
Legal structures
  • Financial cooperative
  • Non-profit
  • Public or Parapublic institution
  • Social economy enterprise
  • Non-financial cooperative
Annual revenue
  • All revenue ranges
Organisation size
  • All organization sizes
Audience
  • Indigenous Peoples
  • Persons with Disabilities
  • Other Racialized Persons
  • 2SLGBTQI+
  • Youth (<40)
Non-profit candidates
Sector of operation
  • Primary and Secondary Education
  • Social Services
  • Economic, Social and Community Development
  • Children and Youth Organizations
  • Diversity and Inclusion
Target groups
  • Children & youth
  • Indigenous peoples
  • Low-income individuals / families
  • Minority groups
Revenue structures
  • All structures
Scope
  • Municipal

Next steps

1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility

Activities funded

  • Provision of healthy, nutritious, and culturally appropriate school-day meals for children attending Vancouver schools.
  • Piloting of new approaches and food service models that reflect and respect the local school context and leverage local knowledge and relationships.
  • Programs that enhance food access, diversity, inclusion, and community resilience as part of the school food system.
  • Initiatives aligned with the vision and principles of the Coalition for Healthy School Food.

Eligibility

Who is eligible?

  • Registered non-profit societies
  • Community service co-operatives
  • Social enterprises wholly owned by a non-profit
  • Registered charities
  • First Nations Bands

Who is not eligible

  • For-profit companies that are not registered charities, non-profit societies, community service co-ops, or social enterprises wholly owned by a non-profit.
  • Organizations operating outside of Vancouver or not serving Vancouver residents or Vancouver-based non-profits.
  • Programs or organizations in the early development stage (less than 18 months of operation) or with time-limited projects (operations of three years or less).
  • Companies involved primarily in food recovery or food rescue operations, including sorting, driving, and distribution.
  • Organizations whose activities fall primarily under the mandate of other governmental departments (e.g., direct healthcare, health treatment, employment training leading to certification, or initial settlement programs).

Eligible geographic areas

  • Programs delivered in Vancouver or adjacent to Vancouver school settings.
  • Organizations serving Vancouver residents or Vancouver-based non-profits.

Additional information

  • Applications are accepted exclusively through the VanApply online platform.
  • Word limits in the application form have been removed except for one specific field.
  • If you have previously applied and were not successful, discussing your project with a Social Planner before reapplying is recommended.
  • Annual progress reports must be submitted through VanApply as a condition for continued funding.

Contacts

socialpolicygrants@vancouver.ca
604-871-6027

Frequently Asked Questions about the School Food Grants Program

Here are answers to the most common questions about the School Food Grants. This section explains what the program is, how much funding is available, eligibility requirements, application deadlines, and other important details to help you determine if this grant is right for your business.

What is the School Food Grants?

The School Food Grant provides funding to support healthy, nutritious, and culturally appropriate school-day meal programs for children in Vancouver-area schools, with a focus on promoting food access, inclusion, and community resilience. Eligible activities include delivering non-stigmatizing meal services, piloting innovative food service models, and projects aligned with the Vancouver Food Strategy; no maximum funding amount is specified.

Who is eligible for the School Food Grants program?

To be eligible for the School Food Grants program, you must: Must be a registered non-profit, charity, First Nations Band, or equivalent; for-profit businesses not eligible unless wholly owned by a non-profit. Must have permission from Vancouver School Board to operate in or adjacent to their facility. Must deliver programs in Vancouver for Vancouver residents or non-profits.

What expenses are eligible under School Food Grants?

Provision of healthy, nutritious, and culturally appropriate school-day meals for children attending Vancouver schools. Piloting of new approaches and food service models that reflect and respect the local school context and leverage local knowledge and relationships. Programs that enhance food access, diversity, inclusion, and community resilience as part of the school food system. Initiatives aligned with the vision and principles of the Coalition for Healthy School Food.

Who can I contact for more information about the School Food Grants?

You can contact City of Vancouver by email at socialpolicygrants@vancouver.ca or by phone at 604-871-6027.

Where is the School Food Grants available?

The School Food Grants program is available the province of British Columbia.

Is the School Food Grants a grant, loan, or tax credit?

School Food Grants is a Grant and Funding

Who are the financial supporters of the School Food Grants?

School Food Grants is funded by City of Vancouver

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