County opens funding applications to fight poverty and food insecurity
Community organizations across Simcoe County can now apply for Social and Community Investment Fund grants providing up to $100,000 annually over three years starting in 2027. Applications opened on November 4, 2026, and close on November 25, 2026.
- Authority
- County of Simcoe
- Stage
- Proposed
The County of Simcoe is inviting community organizations to apply for funding through the Social and Community Investment Fund (SCIF) to support local programs that help residents experiencing poverty access essential services and resources. The County provides social services to Simcoe County as well as the separated cities of Barrie and Orillia.
What funding is available?
Beginning in 2027, the SCIF Standard Grant will provide up to $100,000 annually for three years, giving recipient organizations multi-year stability to plan and deliver local initiatives.
What programs are prioritized?
Funding decisions will be guided by the County's Regional Household Hunger Prevention Plan, which operates as a three-year investment strategy from 2027 to 2029. Programs that address food insecurity and other urgent basic needs will receive additional consideration, though groups delivering other eligible poverty reduction programs and services are also encouraged to apply.
How do organizations apply?
The 2026 call for applications opened on November 4, 2026, and closes on November 25, 2026. Submissions will be scored against established criteria, and staff recommendations will be presented to County Council for consideration and approval.
Quick answers
How much funding is available per organization? Successful applicants can receive up to $100,000 per year for three years starting in 2027.
When is the application deadline? Applications close on November 25, 2026.
What areas of support are prioritized? Additional consideration will be given to programs tackling food insecurity and urgent basic needs.
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The County of Simcoe is inviting community organizations to apply for funding through the Social and Community Investment Fund to help residents experiencing poverty.
“The County of Simcoe is inviting community organizations to apply for funding through the Social and Community Investment Fund (SCIF) to support local programs that help residents experiencing poverty access essential services and resources.”
County opens call for applications for Social and Community Investment Fund · paragraph 1The County of Simcoe provides social services to the separated cities of Barrie and Orillia.
“provides crucial public services to County residents in addition to providing paramedic and social services to the separated cities of Barrie and Orillia.”
County opens call for applications for Social and Community Investment Fund · paragraph 6The SCIF Standard Grant will provide up to $100,000 annually for three years beginning in 2027.
“Beginning in 2027, the SCIF Standard Grant will provide up to $100,000 annually for three years, offering organizations greater stability to plan and deliver programs that support residents in their communities.”
County opens call for applications for Social and Community Investment Fund · paragraph 2The Regional Household Hunger Prevention Plan guides funding from 2027 to 2029 and gives additional consideration to food insecurity and basic needs.
“This plan serves as the three-year strategic investment strategy that guides SCIF Standard Grant funding from 2027 to 2029 . As noted within the plan, programs that address food insecurity will receive additional consideration, as well as other urgent basic needs.”
County opens call for applications for Social and Community Investment Fund · paragraph 3The call for applications opened November 4, 2026, and closes November 25, 2026, with recommendations going to County Council for consideration and approval.
“The 2026 Call for Applications opened on November 4, 2026, and closes November 25, 2026 . Eligible community organizations are encouraged to visit simcoe.ca/SCIF to review application guidelines, eligibility requirements, and supporting materials. Applications will be reviewed and scored against established criteria, with funding recommendations presented to County Council for consideration and approval.”
County opens call for applications for Social and Community Investment Fund · paragraph 4
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