Nourish Fund loans

[Rhonda Teitel-Payne]

 

The Nourish Fund is open for loans and looking for investors

https://www.fairfinancefund.org/nourish-fund

Urban agriculture is more than gardens and greenhouses — it’s a powerful driver of food security, climate resilience, and community well-being.

By shortening supply chains, urban growers reduce the environmental impact of long-distance food transport. By growing food close to home, they increase access to fresh, culturally relevant foods in neighbourhoods where grocery options are limited. And by creating spaces for training, jobs, and community connection, they strengthen the fabric of our cities.

That’s why Inclusive Prosperity is proud to have launched the Nourish Fund: to invest directly in equity-deserving urban farmers and food entrepreneurs who are leading this transformation. Because resilient food systems start right here, in our own communities. 

Standard Loans

$10,000 - $100,000

5-year term

7.5% Interest Rate

For incorporated, sole proprietorship, corporation, co-op or non-profit food or farm enterprise within and/or serving the Scarborough community.

Micro-Loans

$1,000 - $5,000

1-Year Term

Variable Interest

Accessible financing for start-up and small-scale food producers and processors within and/or serving the Scarborough community.

Non-Profit Loans

$25,000 - $50,000

Up to 2-Year Terms

0% Interest

For Scarborough-based non-profit organizations working in sustainable food systems and achieving tangible community benefits.

Rhonda Teitel-Payne (she/her)

Co-coordinator

Toronto Urban Growers

www.torontourbangrowers.org

@TOurbangrowers #iGrowTO

Celebrate Toronto-grown food and the people who grow it!

Toronto Urban Agriculture Week September 20-28