APPLICATIONS ARE NOW CLOSED.

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This GRANT OPPORTUNITY is intended for registered charities with existing food garden programs to expand or improve their programs in order to feed food insecure people. 

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You can request UP TO $3500. We intend to select 6-10 applications to fund in full.

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Here’s our CRITERIA to apply: 
 

• You must have an existing food garden program

• The funds must be spent on your food garden program

• The food you grow must mainly feed food insecure people 

• A registered charity must be legally and financially responsible for this project 
   

When we choose between qualified applicants, here's our PRIORITIES: 
 

• How much extra food you could grow with this grant

• Financial need of your program 

• Programs that serve specific marginalized communities 
   

About our TIMELINE: 
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• DEADLINE: Applications will close at midnight on March 22nd. 

• DECISIONS: Announcements go out in early April and grants will be distributed immediately.

 
About our APPLICATION FORM:
 

• You'll be emailed a copy of your answers after you click “submit”. 

• You’ll be able to edit your responses after submission until applications close.  

• The questions are available here as a Word document so you can prepare to fill out the application form. 
   

Our aim is to build a TRANSPARENT PROCESS that minimizes bias and creates space for applicants to explain their needs honestly and clearly, while also respecting their busy schedules as non-profit staff and volunteers.
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• We ask many short-answer or multiple-choice questions to be sure we get the same information from all applicants while keeping time spent on the application brief. 

• We also offer longer spaces where you can describe the needs of your garden however you like, with no character limits.  

• You’ll be given the opportunity to provide feedback on our application process – and we appreciate anything you’ll tell us! 

• We'd like to know how long it takes you to fill out this application, and will optionally ask you for an estimate on the last page of this form – so please take note as you work. 
   

If you have ANY QUESTIONS, please email our Executive Director, Izzy Waxman, at iwaxman@mazoncanada.ca. 
 

We look forward to hearing about your organization, your garden and the good you bring to your community!