Northern Ireland Regional Food Programme

Applicant eligibility

• Formally constituted not-for-profit groups that have an NI membership/remit and plan to deliver projects that raise the profile of NI regional food products.
• Registered charities that have an NI membership/remit and plan to deliver projects that raise the profile of NI regional food products.
• Not-for-profit regional development agencies that have an NI membership/remit and plan to deliver projects that raise the profile of NI regional food products.
• Joint applications from not-for-profit groups and/or charities or regional development agencies who have an NI membership/remit and plan to deliver projects that raise the profile of NI regional food products.

Individuals or companies cannot apply unless they fall into one of the above categories. All applicants must have an associated bank account

Project eligibility

For the purpose of this programme, the definition of NI regional food is that it must be grown/produced or processed in NI. It should meet at least one of the following requirements:

• Exceed minimum national and EU legal requirements/ standards in relation to hygiene, traceability, and animal welfare.
• Adhere to quality assurance schemes that are above minimum legal requirements.
• Promote the EU Protected Food Name Scheme.