16/08: Edible Islington - new community food-growing scheme
Islington Council is keen to help Islington residents grow their own food, and Edible Islington is the new campaign for community food growing. Anyone can get involved and it doesn’t have to be difficult. It could be as simple as planting a few rows of lettuce or, if you’re more ambitious, you could create your own urban farm to provide fresh locally grown food right in the heart of Islington. Food growing is also a good way to get fit and is a great way of bringing the community together, working on something from which everyone can benefit.
Grants
Edible Islington grants are available to support community food-growing projects on estates, in schools, on adventure playgrounds, in community gardens – in fact, anywhere food can be grown. Grants can be used for anything from buying compost and seeds to creating raised beds or establishing a community allotment. Grants are available for community food growing projects from between £200 and £3,000.
For larger projects grants of up to £15,000 are available. Groups applying for larger grants will be supported by community food growing officers who will guide applicants through the development of their project and the creation of their food growing space. For full details please telephone: 020 7278 1514, or email: edible.islington@groundwork.org.uk
Grants
Edible Islington grants are available to support community food-growing projects on estates, in schools, on adventure playgrounds, in community gardens – in fact, anywhere food can be grown. Grants can be used for anything from buying compost and seeds to creating raised beds or establishing a community allotment. Grants are available for community food growing projects from between £200 and £3,000.
For larger projects grants of up to £15,000 are available. Groups applying for larger grants will be supported by community food growing officers who will guide applicants through the development of their project and the creation of their food growing space. For full details please telephone: 020 7278 1514, or email: edible.islington@groundwork.org.uk
