Funding available to strengthen food support and tackle poverty

Community organisations across Powys are being encouraged to apply for funding to help strengthen food provision, improve access to nutritious meals and tackle poverty.

Powys County Council has launched its Food Aid Small Grant Fund, offering grants of up to £9,000 per project to eligible not-for-profit organisations delivering services to residents.

The fund aims to support a wide range of initiatives that make a real difference, including food banks, community meal schemes, food parcel services, and projects that build longer-term resilience such as food growing and distribution schemes.

Money is available for both revenue costs (up to £4,000) and capital costs (up to £5,000), helping organisations to expand their reach, purchase equipment, and deliver new or enhanced services.

Projects supported through the fund must benefit people living in Powys and demonstrate how they address local need, reduce inequalities and create sustainable, longer-term impact.

Councillor Matthew Dorrance said:

“We know that many individuals and families across Powys continue to feel the effects of the rising cost of living, and community organisations play a vital role in providing essential support.

“This funding is about strengthening that support, helping groups not only meet immediate need but also develop sustainable solutions that improve access to healthy food and tackle the underlying causes of poverty.

“We would strongly encourage organisations with innovative ideas or existing projects that could be expanded to come forward and apply for this funding.”

The council is particularly keen to hear from organisations that can reach vulnerable or hard-to-access communities, and those with ideas that promote long-term resilience and community-led solutions.