Phase Two of the Food for Thought Fund is now open for all early years and primary establishments to apply for up to £5000.00 to undertake food related projects linked to current cultural events. Further details available from the Education Scotland website
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National voluntary organisations 16b grants
National not-for-profit organisations in Scotland can apply now for Government funding to provide, promote or publicise health or health-related services. The Scottish Government’s Section 16b Grants scheme offers either one year or three year grants to assist national voluntary organisations or projects whose activities consist of, or include, the provision, promotion or publicising of a …
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Community Facilities Social Enterprise Fund for 2014/15
Glasgow City Council is inviting applications to the Community Facilities Social Enterprise Fund for 2014/15. The aim of the Fund is to support local communities to make better use of existing infrastructure; particularly those buildings that are currently underused or face difficulty. More information at www.glasgowcpp.org.uk
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Community Food Fund
The closing date for applications for the next round of the Community Food Fund is Thursday 20 March. The Community Food Fund is financed by the Scottish Government and has been created to promote local food and drink. The Fund focus on two main outcomes: supporting the development of food trails and networks; and, establishing local …
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Enterprise Ready Fund welcomes Third Sector bids
Third sector organisations from across Scotland are being invited to apply for grants of up to £250,000 from the Scottish Government’s Enterprise Ready Fund, established in early September to help maintain, develop and grow Scotland’s enterprising third sector. The fund, which will run until 2015, will provide grants to support the long-term development objectives of …
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Bank of Scotland Foundation launches new grants programme
The Bank of Scotland Foundation has created a Medium Grants programme, offering grants of £10,001 and £25,000 in addition to its other two funding programmes. It is also expected that a Large Grants programme will be launched later in 2014. The Medium Grants programme is open to charities registered in Scotland with projects that address …
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Community Transport Vehicle Fund
A new £1million community transport fund being jointly managed by Scottish Council for Voluntary Organisations and the Community Transport Association (CTA) is now open to applicants until 31 January 2014, The one-off Scottish Government fund which is open to community and third sector organisations will help community transport operators buy new vehicles to expand their services or replace …
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Community food fund – next application deadline
The third round of the Community Food Fund is open for applications, including from community food initiatives. The Fund aims to promote local food and drink through supporting activities that focus on two main outcomes: supporting development of food trails and networks; and establishing local food and drink events, including farmers’ markets, that celebrate and …
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New funding opportunities from CFHS
CFHS is providing support for a new, nationally accredited cooking skills course by offering funding of up to £750 to groups and agencies towards the costs of delivering this new course. CFHS is also inviting community food retailers that have taken part in a Scottish Grocers Federation Healthy Living Programme training session to apply for up …
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Support for Food Safety Week Initiatives 2014
Food Safety Week is a national food hygiene campaign which this year runs from the 16 June to the 22 June. The campaign offers an excellent opportunity for promotion of food safety at local level and in recognition of this and the excellent response to last year’s initiative, the Food Standards Agency in Scotland wishes …