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Forest of Dean District Council has just launched Community Grants 2025 to 2026. 

This one-off funding is open to not-for-profit voluntary and community groups in the Forest of Dean to help build stronger, more cohesive communities. 

To help you fill in the application form we’ve teamed up with Gloucestershire Rural Community Council to offer drop-in sessions or bookable slots across the Forest:

18 March 2025 | Sedbury Village Hall & Sedbury Space

Drop-in: 10am - 11am

Bookable slots: 11am - 12pm

 26 March 2025 | FODDC Offices, Coleford

Bookable slots: 1pm - 3:30pm

 7 April 2025 | Sixteen Community Café, Coleford

Drop-in: 11am - 1pm

 10 April 2025 | Newent Memorial Hall

Bookable slots: 11am - 12pm

Drop-in: 12:30pm - 1:30pm

 1 May 2025 | Ow Bist - Forest Community Space, Cinderford

Bookable slots: 11am - 12pm

Drop-in: 12pm - 1pm

PLUS: Forest of Dean Climate Action Partnership will be on hand to offer support on 18 March, 10 April, 1 May.

Learn more about the FoDDC Community Grants and download the application documents HERE

For more information or to book your slot, contact us at volunteer@fvaf.org.uk or 01594 822073.

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