Carrot Cache
Carrot Cache is a non-profit organization that supports small projects in Ontario working toward a sustainable and just regional food system. Based in Toronto and serving all of Ontario over the last 18 years, Carrot Cache granted over $2.1 million to organizations and individuals. It invested $65,000 in non-voting shares in other cooperatives and loaned and received back over $243,000. These monies are given to people who are working on organic agriculture initiatives and developing regional food economies.
Digital Main St.
Digital Mainstreet is a partnership between the Government of Canada and the Province of Ontario to support small businesses across Ontario. The ShopHERE program provides small independent businesses and artists with a quick, easy and no-cost way to get selling online right away. The DMS Ontario Grants Program provides brick-and-mortar small businesses with Digital Transformation Grants.
EOAN
There are many smaller community grants available through larger private corporations. Most of these are geared towards specific goals but if you have a project in mind, get in touch with us to discuss if any of these would be the right fit!