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  • Northern Ireland Regional Food Programme

    Topics:
    • Food, 
    • Supporting local food

    Date published: 5 May 2021

    Last updated: 8 April 2026

    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 Northern Ireland Regional Food Programme 2026-27 Tranche 1 is now closed for applications.

    Documents

    • NIRFP 2026-27 - Guidance NotesAdobe PDF (333.08 KB)
    • NIRFP 2026-27 - Application FormMicrosoft Word (120.23 KB)

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