Cash-First Fund Opening Soon

Scottish Government’s Cash-First Fund (CFF) will open for applications on Monday 31^st July, with information sessions taking place on Monday 24^th July and Wednesday 26^th July, via Teams.

The fund will be open to applications from local areas who want to test approaches which accelerate their action to tackle food insecurity, learning about what works best in their communities, and sharing this to inform national policy and practice.

The deadline for applications is Tuesday 1^st September, with application reviews being made throughout September, and applicants notified of their outcomes in October.

Information Sessions

Due to the likelihood of people being on leave during the summer, Scottish Government will record the information sessions for those who would like to attend but are unavailable.

The information sessions will also cover details of the Child Poverty Accelerator Fund (CPAF). Scottish Government aims to align some of the processes around both these funds, recognising likely interest in both, but will be able to set out more detail on how these will work through more detailed guidance and the information sessions.

Please note you do not have to book a place at the information sessions, simply join via the Teams joining links below.

• Session One: Monday 24^th July, 11am – 12:30pm, via Teams: JOINING LINK
• Session Two: Wednesday 26^th July, 11am – 12:30pm, via Teams: JOINING LINK

Expressions of Interest

While an Expression of Interest (EOI) Form (linked for your convenience) has been released, there is no requirement to complete this form. An EOI is not a prerequisite for applying for CFF, but is intended to give an early indication of the type of applications which may be received, and support Scottish Government in ensuring the guidance and application form is fit for purpose.

Those who would like to complete an EOI before applying for the CFF are asked to submit and return them by next Thursday 20^th July, by email: FoodInsecurityTeam@gov.scot

To download the EOI Form, please visit the CVS Falkirk website.

CFF Timeline and Application Deadlines

• Wednesday 5^th July: EoI available
• Monday 24^th July and Wednesday 26^th July: information sessions
• Monday 31^st July: applications open
• Tuesday 1^st September: applications close
• September: application review and moderation
• October: feedback and successful applicants notified

Further Information

For further information, contact Scottish Government’s dedicated team within the Financial Wellbeing Unit, by email: FoodInsecurityTeam@gov.scot