The Prince’s Countryside Fund releases Emergency Funds for rural community groups

The Prince’s Countryside Fund is inviting applications for emergency funding from farming and rural community support groups, who are providing assistance to counter the effects of isolation during the Coronavirus pandemic.

With thanks to players of People’s Postcode Lottery, groups can apply for grant funding of up to £2,500 if they:

• are providing emergency relief to vulnerable or isolated individuals.
• are providing support to farmers and farm businesses affected by the Coronavirus pandemic.
• are helping rural or farming communities to cope with the Coronavirus pandemic.

£100,000 total is available in this first round of funding.

The Fund will assist projects that support farm businesses or other rural businesses and rural communities.

This may include, but is not limited to, volunteer and fuel costs for grocery and prescription delivery from rural community shops, pubs, and hubs, costs associated with emergency support by farm and agricultural support groups or rural foodbanks and food delivery services.

Director Claire Saunders said: “Charitable organisations assisting their rural communities face particular challenges in these difficult times.

"I am pleased that through the generosity of players of People’s Postcode Lottery, The Prince’s Countryside Fund is able to offer some support for those most affected.”

Applications close on April 15.

Find out more and apply at www.princescountrysidefund.org.uk/grants.

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