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Grants available for food projects and Warm Space projects in Arun
Small grants fund for food projects in Arun - first round closes 16th December
Not-for-profit groups in Arun can now apply for funding to increase the amount of free food available for people struggling this winter. This funding has been made available by Arun District Council and is being administered by the Arun and Chichester Food Partnership.
Organisations can apply for up to £2000 before the deadline of 16th December 2022 and a further round will be open in February 2023, with a total of £20,000 available.
The grant must be spent on increasing access to free food – including but not limited to:
- Purchasing additional food to meet demand
- Extending opening hours to reach more clients
- Creating or expanding a delivery service to reach more clients
- Creating a satellite collection point in an underserved neighbourhood or reaching underrepresented or isolated groups in the community
- Increasing provision of culturally specific foods
For full details, go to https://arunchichestercab.org.uk/news/new-grant-scheme-to-help-alleviate-hunger-in-arun-this-winter/
Arun District Council Warm Spaces Grant - now open
Not-for-profit groups can apply for £1000 per existing Warm Space or a maximum of £2000 for a new Warm Space, or a space that will reach a high number of residents.
This grant is available on a rolling basis, and once it’s gone, it’s gone, so please get your applications in as soon as you can, and please help spread the word where you feel appropriate.
Go to Arun Warm Spaces Small Grants Fund | Arun District Council for more information.