The Ocado Foundation’s for Good Grants will provide small grants for projects that support:

o Skills and education development, and/or
o Promote sustainable development in UK communities.

Project proposals should demonstrate how they meet the UN Sustainable Development Goals of:

o Climate action.
o Decent work and economic growth.
o Good health and wellbeing.
o Quality education.
o Reduced inequalities, and
o Responsible consumption and production.

Grants of up to £1,000 are available with no matched funding requirement. As well as grant support, Ocado is also willing to discuss how it can provide volunteer help. However, due to COVID-19, the company is only offering digital volunteer support at the moment.

A wide range of organisations may apply for a grant, including registered charities, Charitable Incorporated Organisations (CIOs), Community Interest Companies (CICs), charitable companies, academic organisations and local authorities.

Please note that grants cannot be used to cover the cost of salaries.

Further information, guidance and a letter of agreement are available on the BizGive website. Applicants will be required to create a BizGive account before accessing further information and the application process. Eligible organisations will be required to provide an invoice on headed paper, which should include their bank details.

The deadline for applications is Saturday 31st December 2022.