Thanks to a new council grant scheme, community groups across Cherwell can now apply for funding to assist with food provisions for local residents.
Published: Monday, 2nd December 2024
Cherwell District Council has launched the latest round of its Community Food Grants, offering support to not-for-profit groups to provide food or develop community food activities involving cooking, growing or nutrition/food education.
The 2024/25 round of funding opened for applications on Monday, 2 December, with grants up to £2,000 available.
Councillor Rob Pattenden, Portfolio Holder for Healthy Communities, said: “We are proud of our tradition of working closely with community groups, and I am thrilled that our latest round of food grants have launched and are available to support those working at the heart of the community.
“Previous food grants have helped with some wonderful projects, including developing community growing spaces and emergency food provision.
“I urge any eligible groups to take advantage of these grants and apply to ensure that residents can benefit from worthwhile food projects.”
Community groups can apply for grants of up to £2,000 to use as capital or revenue to support the running of food-related projects directly linked to the Cherwell Food Action Plan. Applicants do not need to currently provide community food services, storage or activities to apply. The grant can also be used to create a new food-related service.
Organisations can find out more about the Community Food Grants by searching on www.cherwell.gov.uk