Aims/priorities: The funding is intended to increase the social and environmental impact of community fridges by allowing them to deliver their own activities that will bring local people together and provide access to healthy, affordable and sustainable food.
Who can apply? Constituted voluntary, community and social enterprise (VCSE) groups may apply.
To be eligible for fuding, applicants must:
- Be operating a UK based Community Fridge which is open to the public.
- Be registered members of the Community Fridge network.
Grant amount: Each successful applicant will receive a grant of £7,000.
This will be in the form of £5,000 towards costs of setting up the hub and then a further £2,000 one year after opening.
Application process: There will be an online information session at 2pm on Thursday 20 April 2023.
Full guidelines and a link to register for the webinar can be found on the Hubbub website.
Deadline: Wednesday 31 May 2023, 23:59pm
Contact information: Email: communityfridge@hubbub.org.uk
Website: New 'Food hubs' grant funding available for Community Fridges