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  • Northern Ireland Regional Food Programme

    Topics:
    • Grants and Funding, 
    • Food, 
    • Food Grants, 
    • Supporting local food

    The aim of the NI Regional Food Programme (NIRFP) is to raise the profile of quality regional food and contribute to the outcomes of the Northern Ireland Food Strategy Framework (FSF) and Food Action Plan (FAP).

    DAERA has enhanced the NIRFP 2026-27 to widen participation and support a broader range of applicants and projects, all of which must contribute to the outcomes of the Northern Ireland Food Strategy Framework and the Food Action Plan. These are available at the links below:

    • Northern Ireland Food Strategy Framework
    •  Northern Ireland Food Strategy Framework Action Plan 2025-2027

    The guidance notes and application form are available to download.

    Important information - The Northern Ireland Regional Food Programme 2026-27 Tranche 1 is now open for applications.

    For further assistance please contact the Northern Ireland Regional Food Programme Management Team on:
    Tel: 028 9052 4497 or
    email: agrifoodsupportbranch@daera-ni.gov.uk

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