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Lancashire Community Food Grant Scheme

26th of January, 2021

The second round of the Lancashire Community Food Grant Scheme has gone live. During the first round of funding in December 2020 there were 35 successful applications, which received a total of £32,715 from the Community Food Grant Scheme

There is funding of £12,285 available in Round 2. As in the first round, the scheme is aimed at local organisations within the voluntary, community and faith sector that deliver projects to tackle food insecurity.

Funding of up to £1,000 is available to support projects that provide emergency food and / or tackle food insecurity, focusing on supporting those most in need.  Funding can be used on:

•             Equipment

•             Venue hire

•             Training

•             Volunteer expenses

Applicants who were successful in Round 1 are ineligible for funding in Round 2. The closing date for applications is 19th February.  More information and copies of the application form and guidance notes are available at https://www.lancashire.gov.uk/council/grants/community-project-support/lancashire-community-food-grant-scheme/

If you have any queries about the grant scheme contact communityfoodgrants@lancashire.gov.uk