Build Back Better – Councillor Scheme

The ‘Build Back Better’ Councillor Scheme

£2.2 million Build Back Better fund launches!The Build Back Better – Councillors Scheme is a grant fund open to the community groups across Gloucestershire. Over £2.2 million is available to be spent on projects to support the county’s recovery from the COVID-19 pandemic and to build back better and strongerEach County Councillor has £40,000 to spend in their community over the next four years.The scheme is open to a wide range of groups and projects including in areas such as:Nature and the enviromentPhysical and mental wellbeingDigital inclusionBuilding connections and improving neighbourhoodsThe scheme is not limited to these themes though, and all applications supported by the local Councillor will be funded.Applications from community and voluntary organisations, charities, community interest companies, town and parish councils, sports groups and other not for profit groups will still be accepted.This is a rolling grants fund which will run from 30th July 2021 until 31st January 2025.All applications must be supported by your local County Councillor, who you can find here:

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For more information, you can find the fund here:

Build Back Better – Councillor Scheme