The National Lottery Community Fund are looking for projects that strengthen food system and reduce food insecurity for people and communities. They want to support ways of producing enough healthy, affordable food without harming the planet. If you have a food project that needs some funding and support injection to get it off the ground, apply for this funding for sustainable food projects.
Food sits at the heart of our health, our communities and our environment. But too often, food insecurity, environmental damage and inequality are tackled separately.
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The National Lottery are looking for sustainable food projects, which are:
- addresses the root cause of long-term problems, not just the symptoms (this is called systems change)
- works with nature to create resilient, sustainable and equitable food systems (this is called agroecology)
Social connections and community activities are at the heart of creating healthier, happier lives and a flourishing society. That’s why The National Lottery Community Fund supports amazing community-led projects. Making a bigger difference in the years ahead by listening and responding to communities and by supporting bolder change.
Climate Acton Fund for Food Projects
To apply for the funding for sustainable food projects, your project must work towards systems change to meet their aims. These include:
- community organisations grow and produce food – using agroecological methods
- food gets distributed – aiming for equitable access to healthy, affordable food for all
- offers people and communities different food options – especially those experiencing poverty, disadvantage or discrimination
For more detail, see their funding aims.
National Lottery Lottery Community Fund
This fund supports community projects that help people connect, grow and build a better future. We focus on supporting people facing poverty, disadvantage or discrimination. By 2030, we will share over £4 billion to create stronger, fairer communities across the UK.
Stronger communities create brighter futures, that’s why they back brilliant projects led by local people. Here are the community-led missions that will help us build a kinder, healthier society.
- Communities come together: Learn about the benefits they aim to see when communities build connections, reduce loneliness and create spaces where everyone feels welcome.
- Communities help children and young people thrive: See the positive changes they want projects to achieve for babies, children and young people as they grow, connect and build brighter futures.
- Communities are healthier: Find out about the improvements they look for in physical, mental and emotional wellbeing, and how projects can help communities live healthier lives.
- Communities are environmentally sustainable: Explore the outcomes they want to see from projects that protect nature, reduce environmental harm and help communities respond to climate change.
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