Information for voluntary sector organisations
Blackpool Council invites Expressions of Interest from organisations, social enterprises, community groups and partnerships who wish to deliver community-led food or food growing initiatives in Blackpool.
We are seeking proposals for innovative delivery models that move beyond just traditional emergency food provision. Submissions must be able to demonstrate how recipients of crisis food can potentially be supported to become more self-sufficient, socially connected, healthier, skilled and better able to manage future financial pressures.
For more information regarding guidelines and expectations for the CRF community-led food initiatives, please contact crfgrants@blackpool.gov.uk and this will be forwarded to you together with the application form.
If you would like to submit an EOI, please complete the form titled “CRF Funding Application 2026” and send the completed form to crfgrants@blackpool.gov.uk – if you have any questions regarding the application process, please send your queries to the same email address.
Please note that the closing date for submissions is Friday 20 November 2026.
How we will decide
All applications will be reviewed and scored by a panel of council officers. They will take into account the following:
- Comprehensive and clear proposal which meets all aspects of and demonstrates a good understanding of the criteria
- Clear evidence of ability to deliver or meet the criteria
- Proven track record
- Applications will be benchmarked against other proposed projects
- Applications may be accepted, rejected, or amended as considered appropriate