Growing Forward 2
The next scheduled intakes for Growing Forward 2 are as follows: Producers, February 5, 2016 to February 25, 2016; Processors, March 4, 2016 to March 24, 2016; Organizations and Collaborations, December 16, 2015 to February 16, 2016.
Local Food Investment Fund
Round 2 Now Open
Deadline March 30, 2016. The Greenbelt Fund is accepting inquiries on an ongoing basis for grants under its Local Food Investment Fund. This fund supports innovative local food projects that increase demand and sales of Ontario food, stimulate private sector investment and strengthen the province’s agri-food sector. The fund provides support through three grant streams: Broader Public Sector – Increasing local food purchases by public sector organizations and institutions; Market Access – Increasing the access of small and mid-sized farms and processors to markets; Local Food Literacy – Improving understanding of where local food can be found, what local foods are available, and how to use them. To be considered for funding you must first submit an inquiry. Applicants submitting successful inquiries will be invited to submit a full proposal for review by the fund’s board of directors. Deadlines: Round 2: The last day to submit inquiry is March 30, 2016 for a projected project start date of July 1, 2016. Round 3: Last day to submit inquiry: June 28, 2016 for a projected project start date of September 22, 2016. Round 4: Last day to submit inquiry: November 2, 2016 for a projected project start date of April 1, 2017. For eligibility criteria, information on how to submit an inquiry and examples of projects that have received grants, visit the Greenbelt Website. Please don’t hesitate to contact the Fund at any time to discuss your ideas. The fund’s staff can provide advice and guidance to help groups submit the best possible application. Toronto Office: 1-416-960-0001 Milton Office: 905-875-2077 or info@greenbeltfund.ca
