The A Team Challenge 2016.

Mar 24, 2016

2016 A Team Challenge is open for applications.

The A Team Challenge is an innovative project, designed to help enlightened agriculture projects set up as social enterprises, raise funds and engage with their local communities.

The A Team Challenge is looking for innovative food and farming initiatives for its 2016 programme. It offers a combination of grant or loan funding up to £6,000 which must be matched by an equivalent amount raised through crowdfunding.

They are looking for projects that farm in a way that nurtures and protects the environment ie. farm agro-ecologically, create local supply chains, increase employment and community engagement and revive local economies.

Applications are open until 9th May 2016 with the winners announced by 30th June 2016.

Find out more and how to apply: http://ateamchallenge.gn.apc.org/

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