CACanada·Grant

Applications open for Farm to School Canada Grants Program

Administered by Funds for NGOs

This grant is closed
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About this grant

The Farm to School Canada Grant Program provides one-time grants of up to $10K to schools across Canada to improve student access to healthy, locally sourced meals and enhance food literacy through hands-on learning. Schools can use funding for meal service improvements, kitchen equipment, minor space modifications, and community partnerships, while ensuring equitable and sustainable program implementation.

Key facts

Funding amount$1 – $1M (non-repayable)
Deadline8 May 2026 (Closed)
Grant typeOpen
Funding typeGrant
CountryCanada
RegionCanada
Funding bodyFunds for NGOs
IndustriesNon-profit, NGO

How to apply

  1. 1Clearly demonstrate partnerships with community members.
  2. 2Highlight strategies for sustainability beyond the grant period.
  3. 3Show commitment to food literacy programming and hands-on student engagement.
  4. 4Emphasize plans for local and culturally relevant foods.
  5. 5Describe how equitable access will be ensured for all students.
  6. 6Visit https://www2.fundsforngos.org/grants/applications-open-for-farm-to-school-canada-grants-program for application details.

Application tips

Apply on official website

Grant details are sourced from official public databases and reviewed weekly. Eligibility criteria, funding amounts, and deadlines may change without notice. Always confirm details on the Funds for NGOs website before applying.

FUNDING AMOUNT$1 – $1MNon-repayable grant
DEADLINE8 May 2026Closed
GRANT TYPEOpen
COUNTRYCACanada
INDUSTRIES
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