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FVFL Small Grant Scheme
Case Studies
Since its inception FVFL has handed out nearly £13,000 via 25 grants across
the area. Of these, 12 have been awarded since the beginning of the 2004-5
financial year and sums totalling nearly £5,000 went to a variety of producers and
community groups.
Clackmannanshire
Awards
2005
Sick of Supermarkets, Clacks
Falkirk Awards
2005
Kikland Farm, Denny
Stirling Awards
2005
FEL/Life is Good Food
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(The Scheme has now been discontinued)
The FVFL Small Grants Scheme was set up in 2003 to encourage development of a more sustainable
local food sector. A review of the scheme was undertaken in 2005 with
a new set of criteria. Unfortunately, due to funding restrictions, we
have been unable to commit any further grants for the forseeable future.
In considering
applications, FVFL looks for evidence of emphasis
being placed on balancing the needs of the local community against those of
commercial interests. Funds most likely to be targeted at those
initiatives that are aimed at addressing diet-related health inequalities.
Applications
are closely scrutinised to assess numbers most likely to benefit
from receipt of a grant. Due
note is taken of all ‘in kind’ funding raised/ developed by applicants
who are encouraged to detail this as fully as possible.
Examples of the kind of projects
that may be supported include: start-up or development of local markets,
diversification of production to address local needs, box schemes, food
co-operatives, community gardens (including food growing in schools - only
if linked with community interests), allotments and joint marketing
ventures.
Small Businesses/
Growing Projects
Preference is given to those who can show sound evidence of:
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Good farming practice
and stewardship of the land to encourage maximum biodiversity and minimum
waste accretion
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Sustainable methods of
production
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Applications that are
not purely intended to enhance the profitability of the said business
The business plan/proposal should demonstrate how the grant will:
and
Community Groups
Preference will be given to those who show sound evidence of:
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The desire to work
inclusively as part of a wider community web rather than as an exclusive
isolated body
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The potential to move
towards a social enterprise, or of groups who are already an existing social
enterprise
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Offering the widest
possible benefit to the greatest possible number
Applicants should demonstrate commitment by securing match-funding or input
of volunteer time.
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