Resource How to find grant and funding opportunities Want to know where to go or who to approach for funding or grant opportunities? Do you have a great idea for starting or building on a community food project in your area? Do you require infrastructure that would...
Resource Funding your Community Food Enterprise There are four main ways you can raise money for your community food enterprise: Donation/grant Debt (loans) Equity (shares) Sale of goods/services The Learn site has a number of resources to guide you in funding...
Resource Resources to help you run a crowdfunding campaign Crowdfunding campaigns can be a great way to raise funds and awareness of a project, however, require significant resources and time to get up and running. You must allocate at least a few months to dedicated...
Resource Understanding Different Types of Grants There are generally three types of grants: government, philanthropy and local / place-based. Government Government grants fall into two broad categories: business support grants and public good grants. Our experience at...
Resource Community investment for Australian co-operatives – A Handbook The Business Council of Co-operatives and Mutuals (BCCM) has produced a Handbook about Community Investment for Australian Co-operatives. This handbook is a helpful tool for existing co-operatives...
