| If you cannot see the APPLY button to the right, please ensure you are viewing the site as an organization, rather than an individual. If you have an organization account already set up, you can switch to it by clicking your name at the top left of the site and selecting your organization name instead. If you don't have an organization profile, see the section Technical Support below for instructions on how to set one up. |
Grant Overview
Community Food Centres Canada (CFCC) has received a generous donation from the Slaight Foundation to specifically support emergency food purchasing for food access programs. This application is now open to our Good Food Organizations (GFO) and Indigenous Network. Grantees will receive a one time gift to be spent on purchasing essential food and nourishment their community members. We have $625,000 to award to Good Food Organizations. CFCC will provide grant amounts in the following categories, $5,000 and $10,000.
Eligibility Criteria
Preference will be given to organizations that showcase the capacity to effectively implement their proposed plan, demonstrate alignment with their budget, and articulate how the funds will make a significant impact on their community.
To be eligible for this grant, applications must meet all of the following criteria:
Organizations must be a member of CFCC’s Good Food Organization program and/or be part of the Indigenous Network.
Organizations must be a legal entity in Canada.
Organizations must be a charitable organization or have a registered trustee (if required by the organization as a standard procedure).
Funds must be used exclusively for food costs associated with emergency food programming.
All awarded funds should be used within a 3 month period from the time received.
Application Timelines
The application window will be for two weeks, allowing for the funds to be disbursed quickly to those in need during these challenging times.
Application Deadline: Friday, February 9, 2024, 11:59 PM PST
Notification of Grant Recipients: Friday, February 23, 2024
All grant recipients will be issued a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU). If awarded, grantees will have 3 months to spend their allocation.
Final Report Due: Wednesday, May 15, 2024
Application Process:
To apply for this grant, please follow these steps:
- Click on the "Apply" button.
- Complete the application by ensuring that all required information for Task 1, 2, 3 and 4 are provided.
- Make sure to click "Submit" after completing all tasks to finalize and complete the full grant application.
FAQs and Additional Details:
For more information and detailed guidance on the grant, please refer to this accompanying FAQs document. The document provides essential information, clarifies common queries, and guides applicants through the application process. For all additional information please contact grants@cfccanada.ca.
Technical support
In order to apply, you will need to have an organization profile set up. If you have an organization account already set up, you should be able to switch by clicking your name at the top left of the site and switching to your organization.
If you do not have an organization profile, you will need to set one up by follow these steps:
- Go to My Account (in the menu that appears when you click on your name at the top right)
- Scroll down and click the button Set up Organization and complete the fields.
- Once completed, be sure that your Organization name appears at the top left of the site (toggle from your name to the Organization).
- Return to the Programs page and select the program you wish to apply for.
GRANT: Slaight Emergency Food Fund 2024
| If you cannot see the APPLY button to the right, please ensure you are viewing the site as an organization, rather than an individual. If you have an organization account already set up, you can switch to it by clicking your name at the top left of the site and selecting your organization name instead. If you don't have an organization profile, see the section Technical Support below for instructions on how to set one up. |
Grant Overview
Community Food Centres Canada (CFCC) has received a generous donation from the Slaight Foundation to specifically support emergency food purchasing for food access programs. This application is now open to our Good Food Organizations (GFO) and Indigenous Network. Grantees will receive a one time gift to be spent on purchasing essential food and nourishment their community members. We have $625,000 to award to Good Food Organizations. CFCC will provide grant amounts in the following categories, $5,000 and $10,000.
Eligibility Criteria
Preference will be given to organizations that showcase the capacity to effectively implement their proposed plan, demonstrate alignment with their budget, and articulate how the funds will make a significant impact on their community.
To be eligible for this grant, applications must meet all of the following criteria:
Organizations must be a member of CFCC’s Good Food Organization program and/or be part of the Indigenous Network.
Organizations must be a legal entity in Canada.
Organizations must be a charitable organization or have a registered trustee (if required by the organization as a standard procedure).
Funds must be used exclusively for food costs associated with emergency food programming.
All awarded funds should be used within a 3 month period from the time received.
Application Timelines
The application window will be for two weeks, allowing for the funds to be disbursed quickly to those in need during these challenging times.
Application Deadline: Friday, February 9, 2024, 11:59 PM PST
Notification of Grant Recipients: Friday, February 23, 2024
All grant recipients will be issued a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU). If awarded, grantees will have 3 months to spend their allocation.
Final Report Due: Wednesday, May 15, 2024
Application Process:
To apply for this grant, please follow these steps:
- Click on the "Apply" button.
- Complete the application by ensuring that all required information for Task 1, 2, 3 and 4 are provided.
- Make sure to click "Submit" after completing all tasks to finalize and complete the full grant application.
FAQs and Additional Details:
For more information and detailed guidance on the grant, please refer to this accompanying FAQs document. The document provides essential information, clarifies common queries, and guides applicants through the application process. For all additional information please contact grants@cfccanada.ca.
Technical support
In order to apply, you will need to have an organization profile set up. If you have an organization account already set up, you should be able to switch by clicking your name at the top left of the site and switching to your organization.
If you do not have an organization profile, you will need to set one up by follow these steps:
- Go to My Account (in the menu that appears when you click on your name at the top right)
- Scroll down and click the button Set up Organization and complete the fields.
- Once completed, be sure that your Organization name appears at the top left of the site (toggle from your name to the Organization).
- Return to the Programs page and select the program you wish to apply for.