About this Grant
Community Food Grants are designed to support organisations that are providing/assisting in the provision of food or developing community food activities involving cooking, growing or nutrition/food education which directly links to the delivery of the Cherwell Food Action Plan.
We are offering grants of up to £2000 for capital/revenue to support communities in the Cherwell District. Applicants must therefore be providing/assisting in the provision of food or developing community food activities involving cooking, growing or nutrition/food education for residents of Cherwell.
The first tranche of this grant is live from 2 December 2024 and will run until 17 January 2025. If funds remain the grant will be reopened.
Eligibility
Applicants must be providing/assisting in the provision of food or developing community food activities involving cooking, growing or nutrition/food education for residents of Cherwell.
The grant programme is open to not-for-profit organisations only. The grants are not available to individuals or for profit making commercial enterprises.
The following categories of applicant are NOT eligible to apply:-
- Individuals
- Private businesses
- Religious bodies where the monies will be used for religious purposes or religious buildings
- Political parties or political lobbying
Applicant organisations must have a written constitution and bank account in the name of the organisation and provide audited accounts (where applicable).
Assessment and award
Grants will be reviewed by a panel after the closing date. Officers will recommend grants for approval based on a scoring matrix linked to the Cherwell Food Action Plan priorities.
Where there are a high number of good quality applications, the Council may take other issues into account such as number of beneficiaries.
Successful applicants will be notified within three weeks from the closing date of the grant (17 January 2025).
Copies of supplier invoices or other supporting documentation will be required to evidence your claim. We will not pay third parties or the applicant’s staff, contractors or suppliers direct.
Application and conditions
Please read the full terms and conditions for grant funding before completing the application form.
Contact and advice
If you have any queries regarding the eligibility criteria or the application process, or if you cannot complete an electronic form please
- Email healthyplaceshaping@cherwell-dc.gov.uk fao: Libby Knox or
- Telephone Libby on 01295 221581 or mobile: 07395368808