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Gloucestershire County Council has opened the funding window for the 2024 Thriving Communities Grants programme.

This grant programme aims to invest in Gloucestershire’s communities to help local organisations with projects that help people to stay well, and support them to live independently for as long as possible.

Key dates

This funding round closes on: 13 October 2024.

You can book a place on one of the County Council's Question & Answer sessions by emailing: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..

The sessions will be held on the following dates:

  • Wednesday 11 September 12pm -1pm
  • Tuesday 17 September 4pm -5pm
  • Tuesday 1 October 12.30pm -1:30pm

You can also request a recording of these sessions via the above email.

How to apply

Full details about the grant criteria, how to apply and more is on the Gloucestershire County Council website.

Free monthly funding updates into your inbox

Our Funding Bulletin is a free resource for groups & organisations delivering services in Gloucestershire (thanks to funding from Gloucestershire County Council). Sign up is quick and simple. We usually send out this mailing on the last Wednesday of each month. You can find out more on our funding page.

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