YORK REGION ANNOUNCES FOURTH YEAR OF FUNDING FOR NON-PROFIT ORGANIZATIONS

Non-profit organizations are invited to complete a preliminary application form online for potential funding from the Region’s Circular Economy Initiatives Fund (CEIF) by 11:59 p.m. on Sunday, September 14, 2025.  

Since its launch in 2021, CEIF has awarded more than $421,400 in funding to 20 organizations. Projects included reuse and repair initiatives, development of an online directory for local share, reuse, and repair opportunities, youth and women’s education programs, composting education programs, sustainable fashion event and a food rescue program.

This year, CEIF is once again offering between $5,000 to $25,000 in funding to non-profit organizations for community-driven, innovative projects that reduce residential waste and advance the circular economy in York Region.  

A circular economy eliminates waste and pollution, and conserves resources. It is a shift from a throw-away to a circular mindset to extend the lifecycle of goods, food and resources through better design and continuous reuse, so nothing goes to waste.

The Region will contact applicants who meet the pre-qualifying criteria and invite them to submit a detailed application.  

Once detailed applications are reviewed, successful applicants will be contacted in December 2025 and will receive between $5,000 and $25,000 in funding to start projects in February 2026.  

For more information on the application process, who is eligible to apply, and important deadlines visit york.ca/CircularEconomyFund