Lancashire Community Food Grant Scheme

The Community Food Grant Scheme is a small grants programme for community groups within Lancashire. The scheme is aimed at local organisations within the voluntary, community and faith sector that deliver projects to tackle food insecurity.

In 2022-23 a total of 97 successful applications were made to the grant scheme.

Breakdown of the funding awarded in 2022-23 and examples of how the funding was used by successful applicants

Funding available in 2023-24 financial year

There is a total of £100k funding available in the 2023-24 financial year. The closing date for applications is Sunday 1^st October 2023. There will only be one round of grant funding in 2023-24 and any applications received after 1^st October will not be processed.

Groups can apply for up to £2,000 to support projects that provide emergency food and / or tackle food insecurity, focusing on supporting those most in need.

The full list of eligible expenditure Lancashire Community Food Grant Scheme funding can be used on is:

Equipment
Venue hire
Training
Volunteer expenses
Food
Projects and activities that build resilience for those accessing community food organisations.
Organisational staff costs

For examples of how successful applicants from last year's grant scheme used the grant funding, please see the 2022-23 summary page.

Applicants who have received funding from the Lancashire Community Food Grant Scheme in previous years are eligible to apply, as long as they have completed and returned the project progress report for their grant.

If you need to discuss any aspect of your project proposal, please email communityfoodgrants@lancashire.gov.uk

Deadlines

The application deadline for receipt of applications is Sunday 1^st October 2023. Any applications received after 1^st October will not be processed.

Forms and guidance

Community Food Grant Scheme application form (DOCX 34 KB)

Guidance notes

Advice session

If you're thinking about applying for a grant, and would like to watch a recording of the Lancashire Community Food Grant Scheme advice session taken from the last Lancashire Food Network, please e-mail. communityfoodgrants@lancashire.gov.uk