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Community food fund

The council has made funds available to support local projects tackling food security in Aberdeenshire communities as a result of the coronavirus  (COVID-19) pandemic. Find out more:

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Eligibility

The Aberdeenshire Community Food Fund is for community or resilience groups seeking funding to tackle food security in Aberdeenshire communities. The following types of groups can apply:

  • Constituted community groups
  • Registered charities
  • Partnerships involving Community Organisations with a constituted group as a lead partner

The Fund is not available to individuals or private organisations operating as a business to make a profit.

For further information view the guidance notes (pdf 136KB) for the community food fund.

Funds

If approved, the funds will be awarded within 20 working days of the application being made.

The applications will be assessed by your local area managers office and funds will be allocated on a first come first served basis.

How to apply

Complete the community food fund application (pdf 226KB), or view help with PDF forms before submitting a request.

If you need assistance or are unable to submit online please contact your local area managers office.