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United Way East Ontario - School Food Infrastructure Fund
Last Update: February 4, 2026
ON, Canada
Supports infrastructure and equipment upgrades for school food programs
At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
No objectives are currently available
Eligible Funding
- No Condition
Timeline
- Unspecified
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
Overview
This funding initiative supports non-profit organizations in Ontario and Nunavut to improve infrastructure and equipment for school food programs. Approved projects will receive financial aid based on project costs, with decisions announced by May 1, 2025.
Activities funded
- Infrastructure upgrades for school food facilities
- Purchase of kitchen and food storage equipment
Examples of admissible projects:
Upgrade school kitchen facilities to enhance food safety and efficiency
Implement a mobile food pantry to support students with nutritious food
Documents Needed
- Application form (if available)
- Supporting documentation demonstrating project feasibility and budget
Eligibility
- The applicant must operate within the eligible regions; Ontario and Nunavut
- The organization must focus on school food programming
- The applicant must be a non-profit organization
Who is eligible?
- Non-profit organizations operating within Ontario and Nunavut
Who is not eligible
Eligible expenses
- Infrastructure and equipment costs for school food programs
Ineligible Costs and Activities
Eligible geographic areas
- Ontario
- Nunavut
Selection criteria
- Project feasibility and cost efficiency
- Alignment with program goals and community needs
How to apply
Review the available application guidelines and formsPrepare a detailed project proposal including budget and timelineGather required supporting documents demonstrating project feasibilitySubmit the completed application before the deadlineAwait decision notification by May 1, 2025
Processing and Agreement
Additional information
- The funding distribution is based on the project’s costs and feasibility; there is no set maximum request amount.
- Decisions will be communicated by May 1, 2025.
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