What happens next

Once you have submitted your application it will be assessed by an evaluation panel. You will hear the outcome of the evaluation process by email no later than 28 February 2023.

A timeline outlining the grants process is available below.

If you are successful, we may request the following documents as part of our assurance process. For ease you are welcome to submit these as part of your application: 

  • evidence of a bank account in the name of the organisation. This bank account must have a minimum of two signatories. If your organisation does not have a bank account, another organisation can look after the funds for you. Please provide written authorisation from that organisation.

Project timeline

Date Action
3 January 2023 Open to applications
3 Jan-7 Feb 2023 If you would like feedback or additional advice on your application, please get in touch with the Community Food Project’s team at cfpgrant@n-somerset.gov.uk.
7 February 2023 Deadline for applications (midnight on Tuesday 7 Feb 2023)
8-27 February 2023 Panel to review applications
28 February 2023 Applicants notified about grant results
28 Feb-7 Mar 2023 Due diligence and reference checks complete
From 8 March 2023 Successful applicants to send back confirmation letters and bank details. Payments processed and funded to programmes
1 April 2023 Projects to start within 3 months (by 1 July 2023)
1 April 2023-1 March 2024 Support available for project monitoring and evaluations
1 July Projects to start by 1 July 2023
1 March 2024 Project evaluations completed and received

Terms of the funding

Successful applicants will be required to work with us to agree their outcomes ready to go live no later than 1 July 2023. 

If appropriate, a council officer may request to visit the project to gain a better understanding of it.

If you have any questions, please contact the Community Food Project's grant team at cfpgrant@n-somerset.gov.uk.