Climate Action Fund - Food Systems
Funds collaborative UK projects using agroecology and systems change to create sustainable, equitable food systems and address food insecurity at scale.
Funder: National Lottery Community Fund
Due Dates: Rolling (Open to applications)
Funding Amounts: £2.5M–£7M per project over 3–7 years (most awards £3M–£5M; up to 10 projects funded in first year)
Summary: Funds large-scale, collaborative projects to create sustainable, equitable food systems and address food insecurity through agroecology and systems change.
Description
This opportunity supports ambitious projects that aim to transform food systems across the UK, focusing on sustainability, equity, and resilience. The fund targets initiatives that address the systemic root causes of food insecurity, promote agroecological food production, and ensure equitable access to healthy, affordable food, especially for disadvantaged or marginalized communities. Applicants must demonstrate systems change—long-lasting, scalable impacts that go beyond immediate relief.
Projects must be collaborative, involve community organizations, and prioritize environmental sustainability, climate impact, and the inclusion of marginalized groups. The fund encourages projects that inspire broader change through effective impact measurement and storytelling.
