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United Way East Ontario - School Food Infrastructure Fund
Funding for school food infrastructure projects
Last Update: June 8, 2026
Funding available
$ 1,000,000
Timeline
- Open continuously
Location
Ontario, Canada
Overview
This fund provides up to $1 million to support school food infrastructure in Ontario and Nunavut. It helps eligible non-profit organizations improve infrastructure and equipment for school food programming.
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Opportunity Score
Moderate potential, but conditions must align.
At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- Increase social or community impact
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 1,000,000 $
Timeline
- Open continuously
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- All industries
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
- Other Education
Target groups
- All the groups
Revenue structures
- 100% donations / grants
Scope
- Provincial
Next Steps
1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility
Activities funded
- Improving infrastructure for school food programming.
- Upgrading equipment for school food programs.
- Projects that support students’ access to school food programming.
Official resources
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Not-for-profit organizations.
- Community-based organizations serving students.
Eligible expenses
- Infrastructure improvements for school food programming.
- Equipment purchases for school food programming.
- Installation of approved infrastructure and equipment.
Eligible geographic areas
- Ontario
- Nunavut
- United Way East Ontario
- United Way Simcoe-Muskoka
- United Way Northumberland
- United Way Elgin Middlesex
- United Way Stormont, Dundas & Glengarry
- United Way Windsor-Essex-Chatham-Kent
Selection criteria
- Cost efficiency of the project.
- Feasibility of the project.
Processing and Agreement
- Applications are reviewed through an open Call for Proposals process.
- Funding decisions are communicated to applicants after review.
- Final funding and projects are subject to a contribution agreement.
Additional information
- Applications are handled through an open Call for Proposals process.
- Six United Ways are participating in the fund delivery.
- Projects and final funding are subject to a contribution agreement.
Frequently Asked Questions about the United Way East Ontario - School Food Infrastructure Fund Program
What is the United Way East Ontario - School Food Infrastructure Fund?
This fund provides up to $1 million to support school food infrastructure in Ontario and Nunavut. It helps eligible non-profit organizations improve infrastructure and equipment for school food programming.
How much funding can be received?
United Way East Ontario - School Food Infrastructure Fund Funds up to $1,000,000 of admissible expenses.
Who is eligible for the United Way East Ontario - School Food Infrastructure Fund program?
To be eligible for the United Way East Ontario - School Food Infrastructure Fund program, you must:
Not-for-profit organizations only.
Projects must serve students.
School food programming focus.
What expenses are eligible under United Way East Ontario - School Food Infrastructure Fund?
Improving infrastructure for school food programming.
Upgrading equipment for school food programs.
Projects that support students’ access to school food programming.
Who can I contact for more information about the United Way East Ontario - School Food Infrastructure Fund?
You can contact United Way/Centraide Ottawa (UWEO).
Where is the United Way East Ontario - School Food Infrastructure Fund available?
The United Way East Ontario - School Food Infrastructure Fund program is available the province of Ontario.
Is the United Way East Ontario - School Food Infrastructure Fund a grant, loan, or tax credit?
United Way East Ontario - School Food Infrastructure Fund is a Grant and Funding