The Leadership Fund

• Applicant is paid staff of a charity, non-profit, or grassroots organization.
• The organization’s annual budget is up to $2 million (2024 tax year).
• The organization’s mission or vision aligns with a focus on food insecurity.
• The applicant has organizational support to apply, and funds are received by the organization.
• The applicant is an emerging or experienced people leader.

Who is eligible?

• Charities
• Non-profit organizations
• Grassroots organizations

Who is not eligible

Eligible expenses

• Workshop and knowledge-sharing gathering costs
• Course and training fees for self-directed learning
• Certification fees
• Professional coaching or mentoring fees

Ineligible Costs and Activities

Eligible geographic areas

• Access and fill out the application using the Google form.

• Submit the completed form through the online form submission process.

• Applicants are notified of their application status in late May or early June.

• Preference is given to applicants who are Black, Indigenous, or identify as a person of colour.
• Applicants can expect to be notified of their application status in late May or early June.