What is the grant for?

The purpose of the Grassroots Neighbourhood Fund is to enable communities to support the council’s ambition to improve health and wellbeing, create resilient communities, and tackle health inequalities. 

The scheme will deliver funding to community initiatives that seek to make a positive impact on health and wellbeing and our local communities.

Examples of projects that could be supported include: 

• Friends of local parks initiatives that encourage volunteering or create safer park environments
• Community hub activities that bring people together
• Path improvements along canal towpaths that encourage access to nature
• Lunch clubs that support access to nutritious food, reduce isolation, and foster social connections
• Creating cycleways to encourage active travel
• Recruiting digital champions to reduce digital exclusion
• Food projects that promote access to healthy food
• One-off events and celebrations that bring communities together
• Improvements to community buildings such as village halls or sports clubs
• Nature initiatives such as growing projects or those that increase biodiversity

All projects must directly benefit physical or mental wellbeing. 

The total sum available for grants in each electoral division is limited to £20,000. There will be a lower limit of £250 and an upper limit of £5,000 per grant. 

If you want to discuss whether your project is eligible or have any questions about the fund, please get in touch with our team by emailing: GNF@gloucestershire.gov.uk.

Who can apply?

This is a county councillor led grant scheme and all applications must be endorsed by the relevant county councillor. You can find your county councillor using this link: Your Councillors. You must first approach your councillor to discuss your application. 

For more information, please click here.

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