Grow Your Own Fund is open
Exciting news for community groups focussed on food growing! The Grow Your Own grant scheme is offering funding of up to £5,000 for your food growing projects.
Whether your group has been around for a while or is just getting started, this could be your chance to get support for your food-growing projects and to create lively, accessible growing spaces!
We’re thrilled to introduce the Grow Your Own grant scheme — a fantastic programme aimed at helping community food-growing projects all across Edinburgh.
This initiative is offering grants of up to £5,000 to voluntary and community groups, such as community groups, organisations, ‘Friends of’ groups, clubs, etc.
Informal groups are also encouraged to apply: they can partner with a parent organisation, such as a Community Council.
The applications deadline is at 12 noon on 12 May 2025.
This funding can help pay for things such as:
- Seeds, plants, and tools
- Equipment for cooking in community gardens
- Education and training
- Personal protective equipment
- Staff time related to setting up growing spaces
- Construction work to make gardening areas accessible
Don’t miss out on this wonderful chance to make a positive change in your community!