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Student Nutrition Program

Nutritious school meals for students

Offered by
Ontario Ministry of Children, Community and Social Services (MCCSS)
Official source: ontario.ca

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Funding available
Varies by project
Deadline
Unspecified
Location
Toronto, Ontario, Canada
Who can apply
Schools and community agencies.
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Overview

Student Nutrition Program supports eligible schools and community agencies across Ontario to provide free, nutritious meals and snacks to children and youth. Funding supports breakfast, lunch and snack programs for students with the greatest need.

At a glance

Funding available

Varies by project

Financing goals
  • Develop strategic partnerships
  • Increase social or community impact
  • Enhance an existing program
  • Strengthen organizational capacity
  • Train or support volunteers
  • Ensure financial sustainability

Eligible candidates

Location
  • Toronto
  • Ontario
Eligible Industries
All industries
Annual revenue
All revenue ranges
Organisation size
All organization sizes
Audience
  • Canadians
Legal structures
Non-profit
Non-profit candidates
Sector of operation
Primary and Secondary Education, Social Services, Children and Youth Organizations, Diversity and Inclusion
Target groups
Children & youth
Revenue structures
100% donations / grants
Scope
Provincial

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Availability timeline

2025
Periods: 1

Latest changes

Student Nutrition Program tools and templates updated

The Tools & Resources page now includes an equipment request application, new tracking templates, and staff education materials, while several older guides and WebTracker instructions were removed.

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The Tools & Resources page for the School Breakfast Program now includes an equipment request application plus new meal, expense, food-spoilage, temperature, summary, and breakfast/snack menu templates. It also adds elementary and secondary staff education materials, while several previous guides, templates, and written WebTracker instructions were removed.

Official source: ontario.ca
October 8, 2026

Eligibility

Who is eligible?

  • Schools and community agencies.

Who is not eligible

  • Lunch, snack PM, and dinner programs that were not funded in the prior three years.

Eligible expenses

  • Food and consumable supplies, such as napkins and dish soap.

Ineligible Costs and Activities

  • SNP food must not be used for culinary, academic, or life skills classes, or for weekly school luncheons or fundraisers.
  • Handling fees for pick-up services, delivery fees and gratuities cannot be paid for with nutrition funds.

Activities funded

  • Breakfast and morning meal programs.
  • Lunch programs.
  • Snack programs.

How to apply

  • Login to TGRIP.
  • Confirm contact profile and organization profile.
  • Start a new Student Nutrition Program application.
  • Access an application that is in progress, if applicable.
  • Complete the Student Nutrition Program application form.

Documents Needed

  • Audited financial statements, where relevant.

Processing and Agreement

  • Funding decision notifications will be emailed to all applicants c/o site authority in June 2026.
  • Each June, a funding allocation letter will be sent to the Site Authority listed on the application.
  • Only the Site Authority has system access to view and download the funding details and allocation letter(s).
  • If a late application or appeal application was submitted, the funding details and allocation letter will also be included in the package.

Contacts

snp@toronto.ca

Official sources

Student Nutrition Program

Program guide

Section 10: sources (2020)Section 1: purpose of the nutrition guidelines (2020)Section 2: guiding principles (2020)
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Frequently Asked Questions about the Student Nutrition Program Program

What is the Student Nutrition Program?

Student Nutrition Program supports eligible schools and community agencies across Ontario to provide free, nutritious meals and snacks to children and youth. Funding supports breakfast, lunch and snack programs for students with the greatest need.

Who is eligible for the Student Nutrition Program program?

To be eligible for the Student Nutrition Program program, you must: Applications through TGRIP are by invitation only. Schools and agencies that received a 2025-2026 Student Nutrition Program grant are invited to apply for 2026-2027 funding.

What expenses are eligible under Student Nutrition Program?

Food and consumable supplies, such as napkins and dish soap.

Who can I contact for more information about the Student Nutrition Program?

You can contact Ontario Ministry of Children, Community and Social Services (MCCSS) by email at snp@toronto.ca.

Where is the Student Nutrition Program available?

The Student Nutrition Program program is available the province of Ontario.

Is the Student Nutrition Program a grant, loan, or tax credit?

Student Nutrition Program is a Grant and Funding

Who are the financial supporters of the Student Nutrition Program?

Student Nutrition Program is funded by Ontario Ministry of Children, Community and Social Services (MCCSS), Ontario Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Agribusiness (OMAFRA)