Not-for-profit community-led groups can apply now for grants of £150 to buy food, tools and materials that will enable them to hold Get Together activities, either virtually or in person anywhere in the UK.
The funding is for food-based community projects that:
- Are focused on a Cook and Share activity and happen within Cook and Share Month (16th Oct-16th Nov 2021).
- Have potential to be long term.
- Are community led.
- Include people from disadvantaged and diverse communities.
- Bring people together.
- Reduce experience of loneliness or social isolation.
- Encourage a positive attitude to ageing and diversity
The number of grants is limited and depending on the number of applications received, the application round may close early.
How To Apply
The deadline for applications is 8 September 2021 (5pm).
The number of grants is limited and depending on the number of applications received, the application round may close early.
Groups will first need to register their Food for Life Get Together on the Soil Association website. They will then receive free resources and information to help plan, run and record the success of their Get Together and to be introduced to the Soil Association teams in their region.
The guidelines, online application form, and contact details for the regional teams are available from the Soil Association website.
Useful documents & links
Useful Links
Addresses and contacts
For further information on how to obtain this grant locally, please contact the following:
- Enquiries
Soil Association
Food for Life
Spear House
51 Victoria Street
Bristol
BS1 6AD
Email: [email protected]