Community Investment Program funds

Equity Fund

Status: Open

The purpose of the Equity Fund is to provide short-term support that helps strengthen organizations, build community capacity and advance equity outcomes across the region.

Application deadline: September 30, 2026, at 5 p.m.

• Equity Fund guidelines
• Equity Fund application template
• Equity Fund application assessment tip sheet
• Equity Fund budget template
• Equity Fund frequently asked questions
• Certificate of insurance template
• Declaration of anti-discrimination template
• 2026 Equity Fund application survey

Virtual drop-in sessions

• Option 1: September 15, 1 to 2 p.m.
• Option 2: September 17, 10 to 11 a.m.
• Option 3: September 22, 10 to 12 p.m.
• Option 4: September 24, 2 to 3 p.m.

If you have any questions, contact us at cip@peelregion.ca

Building Safer Communities Fund Expression of Interest

Status: Open

The Building Safer Communities Fund provided by Public Safety Canada aims to support coordinated, community-driven approaches to youth violence prevention. Aligned with Peel's Community Safety and Well-being (CSWB) Plan, funding is available to support initiatives with a strategic focus on children and youth 0 to 24 years, with a particular emphasis on middle childhood (7 to14 years). Collaborative proposals are encouraged from community organizations interested in leading and delivering initiatives from 2026 to 2029 across the following priority initiatives: youth agency, youth housing, youth hubs and microgrants.

Organizations interested in applying are encouraged to email cswb@peelregion.ca to request the full EOI package or ask any questions.

Application deadline: October 14, 2026

• Refer to the Building Safer Communities Fund page for details on the funding streams
• Building Safer Communities Fund application guidelines

CSWB Seed Funding

Status: Closed

Through Peel’s Community Safety and Well-being (CSWB) Plan, community-based not-for-profit organizations can submit an Expression of Interest for funding to lead initiatives in child, youth and family events, redevelopment of Peel Youth Charter, and roadmap to middle childhood.

Learn more about the CSWB Seed Funding expression of interest

2025-2026 Food Security Fund

Status: Closed

The purpose of the 2025–2026 Food Security Fund is to support community organizations address the urgent and growing issue of food insecurity in Peel. By investing in both emergency food access and capacity-building, the fund helps non-profit agencies deliver immediate relief and strengthen initiatives to improve food security outcomes across the region.

• Food Security Fund guidelines
• Food Security Fund frequently asked questions
• Food Security Fund budget template
• Food Security Fund information session

The fund supports two priority areas:

• Stream 1: Emergency Food Access: Improve the capacity of organizations to deliver urgent food support to residents facing food insecurity.
• Stream 2: Building Community and Individual Capacity: Investing in initiatives that strengthen long-term food security, including culturally appropriate food programs, community food networks, and skills-building.

Core Fund

Status: Coming soon