Warwickshire Kind Communities – Kind Food Grant Fund 2024
Guidance Notes & Application Form_FINAL 2024
This new grant fund opened on Friday 18th October 2024. The deadline for applications to be submitted is Friday 13th December 2024 at 5pm.
What this funding is for
The grant fund scheme provides a total of £28,500 funding for community-based projects which will support the delivery of the priorities in the Warwickshire Food Strategy 2023-2026. Applicants can apply for up to £1,000 per project. Projects must demonstrate how they will support one or more of the following Food Strategy priorities:
Priority 1 – Improving food affordability and access.
This includes projects which would help residents to access more affordable, local, healthier food choices and therefore help to prevent food insecurity.
Priority 2 – Education and choice.
Projects which extend the range of choices of healthy food available to people, through education, support and awareness – so that people and communities are better equipped to help themselves secure a more varied and healthy diet.
Priority 3 – Sustainable choices.
Projects which encourage and provide more locally sourced food choices, thereby helping to reduce ‘food miles’, and green projects which support the reduction and recycling of food waste.
How to apply
Before you submit your application, please read the guidance notes carefully.
Applications must be submitted using our application form and emailed to kckf@wcava.org.uk.
Useful documents
Guidance Notes
Warwickshire Food Strategy 2023-2026
Help and support with your application
You can get support with completing your application form from our Funding and Group Development Officers, please click here for more information, or email kckf@wcava.org.uk.
Frequently Asked Questions
1. I need support with my application. Who can I speak to?
You can get support with completing your application form from us; to find out contact details of the Funding and Group Development Officer for your area, please visit our website or email kckf@wcava.org.uk.
2. Can I start my application and return to it later?
Yes, it is a word document, you can complete it at any time and return it to kckf@wcava.org.uk by the deadline of 13th December.
3. Do I have to submit my application online?
We would prefer it if you complete your application on the word document and then email it as an attachment to kckf@wcava.org.uk. However, if you are struggling to do this you can send a paper copy to KCKF c/o The Newtown Centre, Newtown Road, Nuneaton CV11 4HG
4. If I am successful, when will I get the money?
Grants take approximately 12 weeks to administer from the deadline date.
5. Can the grant cover the cost of something I already purchased or work already carried out?
No, the grant does not cover retrospective funding or past purchases.
6. Can I apply for more than one project?
No, you may only apply for a single project under this scheme.
Kind Communities: Kind Food Grant Fund – successful applications
The full list of successful bids so far can be found here.