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Student Nutrition Program
Supports healthy meals and snacks for students
Last Update: May 1, 2026
Funding available
$ 250,000
Timeline
- Closing date : October 25, 2024
Location
Toronto, Ontario, Canada
Overview
This program supports healthy meals and snacks for students in Ontario. Funding is available for school nutrition programs, including breakfast, morning meal, lunch, and snack services.
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Opportunity Score
Moderate potential, but conditions must align.
At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- Develop a new program or service
- Increase social or community impact
- Enhance an existing program
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 250,000 $
- Up to 20% of project cost
Timeline
- Closing date : October 25, 2024
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- Educational services
Location
- Toronto
- Ontario
Legal structures
- Non-profit
Annual revenue
- All revenue ranges
Organisation size
- All organization sizes
Audience
- Canadians
Non-profit candidates
Sector of operation
- Primary and Secondary Education
- Social Services
- Children and Youth Organizations
- Diversity and Inclusion
Target groups
- Children & youth
- Academia / students
Revenue structures
- 100% donations / grants
Scope
- Local
- Municipal
Next Steps
1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility
Activities funded
- Breakfast and morning meal programs.
- Snack programs.
- Lunch programs.
- Student meal and snack service during the school day.
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Schools
- Community organizations
- Independent schools in Toronto
- School nutrition programs
Who is not eligible
- Summer programs
- After-school programs
- Preschool programs
- Weekend programs
- Part-time credit programs
Eligible expenses
- Nutritious food costs for the student nutrition program.
Ineligible Costs and Activities
- Programs that do not operate physically in Toronto.
- Summer, camp, after-school, preschool, weekend, and part-time credit programs.
- Food that does not meet the program nutrition guidelines.
Eligible geographic areas
- Toronto, Ontario
Processing and Agreement
- Applications are reviewed by program partners.
- Additional information may be requested during review.
- Funding decisions are finalized and applicants are notified by email.
- Approved programs receive funding in instalments.
Additional information
- The program is supported by local community partners in Toronto.
- Funding decisions may be based on review and recommendations from Student Nutrition Ontario-Toronto.
- Some programs use separate local organizing and funding partners.
Contacts
Frequently Asked Questions about the Student Nutrition Program Program
Here are answers to the most common questions about the Student Nutrition Program. 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 Student Nutrition Program?
This program supports healthy meals and snacks for students in Ontario. Funding is available for school nutrition programs, including breakfast, morning meal, lunch, and snack services.
How much funding can be received?
Student Nutrition Program Funds up to 20% of admissible expenses, capped at $250,000 per project.
Who is eligible for the Student Nutrition Program program?
To be eligible for the Student Nutrition Program program, you must:
Provide student meals or snacks
Operate in Toronto
Meet nutrition and safety rules
What expenses are eligible under Student Nutrition Program?
Breakfast and morning meal programs.
Snack programs.
Lunch programs.
Student meal and snack service during the school day.
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 or by phone at 416.
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