Thriving Community Grants

This fund is managed by Gloucestershire County Council and applicable to projects within the county of Gloucestershire.

Up to £7,500 is now available for projects that meet at least one of the below criteria:

• Helping adults to stay well and supporting them to live independently
• Developing community connections/social networks and building resilience
• Promoting inclusive independence and wellbeing in adults
• Providing place-based activities (activities in residential communities) e.g. community hubs

That are conducted by one of the following types of organisation:

• Parish and town councils
• Community or voluntary groups
• Registered charities
• Community Interest Companies (CICs)
• Art, music, performance, nature-based and sports groups

The grant cannot be used for:

• Building and planning works
• Consultancy costs
• Activities that focus on children and young people
• Schools and academies
• Activities outside of Gloucestershire

What to know more? The Thriving Communities team will be running some online webinars via MS teams for organisations to hear more about the scheme and ask any questions:

• Wednesday 11 September 12:00-13:00
• Tuesday 17 September 16:00-17:00
• Tuesday 1 October 12.30-13:30

Please email thrivingcommunities@gloucestershire.gov.uk for an MS Teams invitation for your preferred session.

Deadline for applications: 13th October