Gay Lea Foundation

Gay Lea Foundation Community Impact Grants

Deadline: Rolling deadline Amount: CAD 10,000 – CAD 50,000 Where: Canada (national)

About this grant

Grants under the Foundation's 'Nourishing Communities' purpose, supporting initiatives that create lasting change where Gay Lea members and employees live and work. Two grant types: Community Well-Being (advancing education, strengthening health and wellness, addressing poverty relief, and delivering impactful social programming) and Sustainable Agriculture (agricultural development and innovation, environmental sustainability and stewardship, and strengthening co-operative organizations locally and globally). Runs two cycles a year — Spring and Fall.

Details verified from the funder's page on September 2, 2026. Always confirm the latest requirements on the official Gay Lea Foundation page before submitting.

Who can apply

Registered Canadian charities. International projects are welcomed for the Sustainable Agriculture stream. All funded projects must complete an impact report describing progress and outcomes.

How to apply

Read the guidelines on the Gay Lea Foundation website and confirm your organization qualifies.
Gather your basics: mission, the problem you address, your program plan, and a budget for what you'd do with the funding.
Write the proposal — or have GrantOrb draft it for you from your organization's profile, tailored to Gay Lea Foundation Community Impact Grants, in minutes instead of weeks.

Food security Poverty Education Health Agriculture Co Operative

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