Aims/priorities: The funding is intended for any not-for-profit organisation or school in local communities with a priority on supporting children and young people up to the age of 16 with access to healthy, nutritious food, and educating them around food, particularly how to cook.
Who can apply? Applications are open to any not-for profit organisation or school who support young people up to the age of 16 around nutrition, healthy eating and cooking.
Organisations that are eligible to apply are:
- Schools
- Nurseries
- Youth groups
- Brownie/Guide/Scout groups.
- Voluntary/community organisations
- Registered charities
- Social enterprises
- Community Interest Companies (CIC’s) more than two years old.
- Community councils
- Mutuals
- Housing organisations.
Grant amount: The total funding pot is £150,000.
150 grants of £1,000 each are available and will support 100% of costs.
Application process: Guidance notes and an online application form are available on the Tesco Stronger Starts website.
Contact the Groundwork Tesco Programme team for further information.
Deadline: The deadline for applications is 30 May 2025 (noon).
Contact information: Email: tescostrongerstarts@groundwork.org.uk