EAT GREAT AND PARTICIPATE
Funding Opportunities
2027-2028 Funding Program
The Eat Great and Participate funding program supports new and existing initiatives that promote access to nutritious, culturally relevant foods in community, recreation, and sport settings. Projects should include food literacy and nutrition education, with support available from an EGAP Registered Dietitian.
Applicants can apply for funding to purchase: Nutritious food and beverages that align with Canada’s Food Guide.
- One time event/program up to $500
- On-going initiative/program up to $1000
- Food storage and food preparation equipment (coolers, blenders, air fryer) up to a total of $300
Eat Great & Participate Funding Program
External Funding Sources
Below is a list of external funding opportunities from government, organizations, and corporations that support nutrition initiatives.
Please note, this list will be updated annually, however Eat Great and Participate is not responsible for the accuracy of this information or the contents of the website included in this list. If you are interested in a funding opportunity listed, please contact the funding organizations for further information.
Farm to School Canada
Farm to School Canada Grants program is transforming school food in Canada.
Active Living & Wellness Fund
The Active Living and Wellness Fund is designed to support active living, holistic healing, and wellness. Funding is available for initiatives, infrastructure, and equipment that directly increase sport, physical activity, active recreation, holistic healing, wellness and/or healthy eating for individuals of all ages.
Funding Opportunities for Food Programs in NL – Food First NL
Eastern Regional Wellness Coalition Community Grant
The purpose of the grant program is to support community involvement and action to promote wellness.
Wellness Coalition-Avalon East Community Grant
Central Wellness Coalition Community Grant
Western Wellness Coalition Community Grant
Labrador Regional Wellness Coalition Community Grant
Northern Regional Wellness Coalition Community Grant
International Grenfell Association Grant
Areas of funding support include healthcare, education, community wellness, arts and culture and research. Grant applications will be considered for projects within this area, which is on the Northern Peninsula of Newfoundland and Labrador (north of Reef’s Harbour) and Coastal Labrador (excluding the communities of Churchill Falls, Labrador City, and Wabush).
Food Banks Canada Community Kitchen Fund
Recognizing the positive and lasting impact that Community Kitchen programs can have in communities large and small, Food Banks Canada offers this program to its Members and Affiliate Member food banks to develop, maintain, or expand their community kitchen programs.
GRO1000 Canada Community Grants
Scotts Canada is offering grants in amounts of up to $1500 that will be awarded as a combination of cash and in-kind product donation. Recognized charitable organizations and non-profit groups involved in establishing or expanding a community garden or green space in Canada are eligible.
Tree Canada Edible Trees Program
Clean the air, beautify your neighbourhood, and bring fresh fruits or nuts to your community all at the same time with Tree Canada’s Edible Trees program. Your community gardening group, arboretum, school, housing project, or other organization can apply to have a project funded.
Community Garden Support Program – GOV NL
The Community Garden Support Program helps eligible municipalities, schools, not-for-profit organizations and community groups establish and enhance new and existing community gardens.
FCC Community Fund
Applications accepted year-round
Funding supports projects focused on:
- Food security: organizations or programs addressing issues around food insecurity
- Well-being: supporting the physical or mental health of those working in the Canadian food system
- Education and food literacy: education for people about agriculture and food; creating understanding of production practices and careers in the industry
- Public trust in agriculture and food: promoting the Canadian food system
- Community enhancements: making a difference where our employees and customers live and work
Healthy Canadians and Communities Fund
The Healthy Canadians and Communities Fund is a funding program of the Public Health Agency of Canada. We aim to prevent the main chronic diseases of:
- cancer
- diabetes
- cardiovascular disease
Food-Link Fund
The Food-Link Fund is open to fund programming in not-for-profit and incorporated for-profit orgs related to improving access to food, specifically the food hub program which is aiming to support investments in regional infrastructure, equipment, and logistics capacity that connect local producers to markets and improve supply chain efficiency.
TD Friends of the Environment Foundation Grant
The Foundation supports a wide range of environmental initiatives, with a primary focus on environmental education and green space programs.
Eligible projects include schoolyard greening, park revitalization, community gardens, park programming and citizen science initiatives.
BE A PART
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