Antonio Carluccio Foundation
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- Typical grants
- £3,000 – £5,000
- Where they fund
- UK, Italy
- Applications
- Accepted
- How to apply
- Email application
- Decisions
- Rolling (no fixed deadline)
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antoniocarlucciofoundation.orgAbout Antonio Carluccio Foundation
The Antonio Carluccio Foundation was established by the celebrated Italian chef and restaurateur Antonio Carluccio, carrying forward his belief that good food is a fundamental right and a source of happiness. The Foundation's mission centres on preventing and relieving poverty and hunger, while also providing education and vocational training for young people from disadvantaged backgrounds, particularly in hospitality and culinary skills. They favour practical, people-centred initiatives that combine immediate aid with skills empowerment. The Foundation supports smaller organisations in both the UK and Italy, guided by a small board of Carluccio's close associates.
What Antonio Carluccio Foundation funds
The Foundation funds projects in education and skills, particularly hospitality-related training and development, and poverty and hardship, including direct support for organisations working to feed those in need. They also promote a better understanding of food origins and nutrition. Their work takes place in the UK and Italy, supporting smaller organisations with practical, people-centred initiatives that combine immediate aid with skills empowerment. The Foundation focuses on smaller, targeted projects with clear outcomes rather than large-scale programmes.
Who can apply
Registered charities and social enterprises are eligible to apply. The Foundation supports smaller organisations in the UK and Italy. They prioritise projects benefiting disadvantaged youth, communities at risk of hunger, and food-insecure populations. The Foundation welcomes unsolicited applications and focuses on initiatives with clear outcomes in hunger alleviation and culinary skills training.
What Antonio Carluccio Foundation doesn't fund
The Foundation does not fund unrestricted or core costs, capital projects, or emergency support. Their grants are intended for specific project-based initiatives rather than ongoing operational expenses or large-scale infrastructure. This means they do not support general running costs, building works, or urgent relief efforts. Applicants should ensure their request is for a defined project with clear outcomes.
How they like to fund
The Foundation provides project-based grants for specific activities. They welcome unsolicited applications and focus on initiatives with clear outcomes. Their funding style supports smaller organisations with practical, people-centred projects.
How much does Antonio Carluccio Foundation give?
Antonio Carluccio Foundation runs one grant programme. Every figure below is sourced from their published guidance.
Last verified 8 August 2026 · 10 sourced facts
- Online application form
- 4 rounds a year
Those are the published figures. What your charity could realistically get — and whether you'd clear their rules on income, location and legal structure — is what the free fit check answers.
What Antonio Carluccio Foundation funds — and what they won't
support hospitality related training and development, to promote a better understanding of food origins and nutrition and to make direct support available for organisations working to feed those in need.
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How to apply to Antonio Carluccio Foundation
Antonio Carluccio Foundation takes applications via email application.
- Published programme route: online application form.
- Decisions are typically rolling (no fixed deadline).
- Check whether your charity is in scope before you spend time on a full bid.
What Antonio Carluccio Foundation's application asks
We hold the 3 questions from Antonio Carluccio Foundation's application form, word for word — so you know exactly what you're signing up to answer.
“1. What are you trying to do: Describe what your organisation is, and its aims and objectives. Who are your beneficiaries? What are the needs that your organisation will meet and have are you best placed to meet them? Describe your track record of delivering successful projects/initiatives.”
“2. Why are you applying for a grant: Describe how your organisation plans to use the grant and how this will affect your beneficiaries. Provide a breakdown of the budget for your grant.”
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How it works
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- 3Draft if yes. From your real data — or move on if not.
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Frequently asked questions
How much funding does Antonio Carluccio Foundation provide?
Antonio Carluccio Foundation runs one grant programme — Grant Programme: Up to £10,000.
Where does Antonio Carluccio Foundation fund charities?
Antonio Carluccio Foundation funds charities operating in UK, Italy.
Does Antonio Carluccio Foundation accept unsolicited applications?
Antonio Carluccio Foundation accepts unsolicited applications from eligible organisations. Current programme status is on this page — do not assume a round is open.
How do I apply for funding from Antonio Carluccio Foundation?
Antonio Carluccio Foundation takes applications via email application. Published programme route: online application form.
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