Sutherland food and drink projects urged to stake claim to Scottish Government fund to support Covid and Brexit recovery
MSP Maree Todd is urging food and drink projects in the Highlands to stake a claim to a share of a Scottish Government fund launched to support schemes celebrating locally sourced produce.
The Scotland Food & Drink Partnership was launched to help the sector with its recovery from Covid and prepare for Brexit, supported by £5 million from Scottish Government for 2020/21.
An additional £50 million will be provided over 2021/22.
Since 2018 the fund has awarded over £350,000 to 79 creative, innovative and collaborative projects across the regions of Scotland.
Grants of up to £5000 are available to applicants, and the deadline to apply is March 15.
Ms Todd said: “Our world-class food and drink sector has faced an extremely challenging year, so this funding - which will contribute to its recovery from Covid-19 - comes at an important time.
“Between Brexit and Covid-19, there are very few food and drink businesses which haven’t been seriously affected - but it’s vital our food and drink industry keeps growing and bringing benefits to Scotland and the Highlands.
“This money will play an important role in promoting food and drink in local communities and delivering benefits to Scotland’s local food and drink sector over the long-term.
“I’d encourage all eligible groups and businesses in the Highlands to apply before the deadline on March 15.”
To find out more, see https://foodanddrink.scot/regional-food-growth/regional-food-fund/
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