Welsh Government - Food & Drink Festivals & Events 2023 - Small Grant Scheme

A grant scheme proposed by the Welsh Government is currently accepting applications from businesses involved in Welsh agriculture, food processing, tourism destinations, the food service sector, food festivals and food retail outlets.  The scheme is open to festivals and events taking place between the 1 July 2023 and 31 March 2024 however the last day for submitting an application is the 31^st July 2023.

The scheme, which forms part of the Welsh government’s Vision for the Food & Drink industry, aims to small grant scheme is to support relevant businesses:

• Improve Welsh people and Visitor Access to and awareness of Welsh Food and Drink;
• Encourage Welsh hospitality businesses to source more local food and drink;
• Increase the prevalence of Welsh Food and Drink on menus and retail offering.

Minister for Rural Affairs and North Wales Lesley Griffiths said:

“This small grant scheme will provide support for food festivals and events which have innovative ideas on the promotion of Welsh food and drink.

Welsh food and drink is going from strength to strength, with a number of exciting and high-quality products available.  I’m pleased to be able to announce this small grants scheme is now open, to support festivals and events in spreading the word about the excellent quality of food and drink we have here in Wales.

It will capitalise on the economic benefits of providing visitors with a unique, high quality and distinctive cultural experience, building networks and educating businesses.”

The 2019/220 scheme awarded over 30 grants ranging between £1,500 and £5,000.