Do you feel that you’re fighting tooth and nail to secure grant funding to keep your food waste dreams alive?

While tackling the immense problem of food waste, many small businesses and organisations ask where can I get help? Where can I get support to implement ideas that I have? How can I scale? This week, the conversation is centred around these very questions as Jayne Gallagher chats with Prue Saxby, an expert in grants from Indigo Gold, who has helped many businesses get funding to overcome problems such as food waste. Tune in as Jayne and Prue talk about:

• The most common mistakes when it comes to grant writing and applications and how to solve them and five key points to consider.

• Creating a grant wish list and incorporating strategic planning into your approach. This planning demonstrates to funders that your project is well-thought-out and aligns with long-term goals.

• How to ensure that your project fits the grant’s criteria. Don’t try to force your project into a grant that isn’t a good match.

For food businesses there are many grants available, specifically around food waste, recycling, packaging, manufacturing and export.

Prue offers multiple resources to aid in the grant application process, including:

Free Grant List: A comprehensive list of available grants updated monthly. Sign up at https://indigogold.com.au/free-grant-list-weekly-tips/

Consultation Services: From one-hour sessions to full application support. Apply at https://indigogold.com.au/mentoring-session/

Grant Writing Academy - an annual program which gives you the clarity and confidence to write high quality grant applications.

https://indigogold.com.au/grant-writing-academy/

Facebook Group: A community for asking questions and getting tips.

https://www.facebook.com/groups/grantwritingacademy?_ga=2.196029486.362867297.1724125153-1448221473.1723632395

Applying for grants doesn’t have to be a daunting task. With the right approach, preparation, and support, you can significantly increase your chances of getting into the yes pile.

This podcast is brought to you by Honey & Fox, whose passion is food and the people who produce it. Honey & Fox works with fishers, farmers and small food businesses to help them find and sell to their perfect customers – people who will buy without questioning the price. Find out more at www.honeyandfox.com.au.

This podcast is supported by End Food Waste Australia, which is leading impactful and research-informed food waste actions. To learn more about how they are working toward a more sustainable future, please visit ⁠www.endfoodwaste.com.au⁠.