£15 million Food Surplus Fund now open for applications
- 2025-02-07 12:00
A £15 million fund has been launched by the Government to help farmers, food businesses and charities to reduce food surplus and waste.
The Food Surplus Fund is a four-year programme that will provide grants to support a range of projects that aim to reduce the amount of food that is wasted at all stages of the supply chain.
The fund is open for applications until 15 March 2025, and grants will be awarded to projects that demonstrate a clear plan to reduce food surplus and waste.
Environment Secretary, George Eustice, said:
“We are committed to taking action to reduce food waste and this £15 million fund will support farmers, food businesses and charities to tackle the issue head-on.
“We want to see a step-change in the way that we produce, sell and consume food, and this fund will help to drive innovation and collaboration across the food supply chain.”
The fund is part of the Government’s £200 million Sustainable Farming Incentive, which is designed to support farmers to improve the environmental performance of their businesses.
Key facts about the Food Surplus Fund
- The fund is open for applications until 15 March 2025.
- Grants will be awarded to projects that demonstrate a clear plan to reduce food surplus and waste.
- The fund is part of the Government’s £200 million Sustainable Farming Incentive.
For more information, please visit the Food Surplus Fund website.
£15 million food surplus fund now open for applications
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