Community Foundation NI: The Co-op Covid-19 Fund

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Overview

Who can apply?

Voluntary and community organisations, including but not limited to:

registered charities, including charitable incorporated organisations
constituted organisations and non-registered charities
community interest companies and community benefit societies
parish and town councils (if the funded activity is not deemed part of their statutory duties)
Parent Teacher Associations (PTAs)

What kind of projects will be funded?

Funding can only go towards sustainable food poverty programmes which tackle Co-op’s funding priorities detailed below:

REDISTRIBUTION – They will actively redistribute their surplus food to the people who need it most in their communities 
ACCESS – They will provide easy access to nutritious food and balanced meals for customers with a limited budget
UPSKILLING – They will help to educate and upskill customers on low cost meal solutions, limiting food waste and shopping smartly
YOUNG PEOPLE – They will support future generations by prioritising the wellbeing of children and young people struggling with food insecurity
COMMUNITIES - food programmes for vulnerable communities delivered in those communities

Examples of what could be funded

The types of programmes that this funding could support are, but not limited to:

Foodbanks
Programmes that tackle food waste
Programmes that encourage healthy eating
Holiday hunger schemes

Further Support and Guidance for applicants

It is recommended that you read their Grant FAQs before starting your grant application.

If you require any help with this application, please contact the Community Foundation for Northern Ireland Grants and Donor Care Team at 028 9024 5927.

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