Forest of Dean Food Network Small Grants 2026
Funding
£200 – £2,500
Deadline
Check with the funder
Location
South West England
Applications
Rolling applications
Overview
A £35,000 fund gives Forest of Dean community groups about £200 to £2,500 for projects that improve access to food. Informal groups of three or more people can apply. It is first come, first served until the money is spent. Official source: https://www.fdean.gov.uk/communities-health-and-leisure/community-grants-and-funding/. Last checked by GrantMatch on 22 October 2026.
Requirements to check
Who can apply:
Key requirements:
- About £200 to £2,500.
- Forest of Dean only.
- Activity, not core costs.
- Until the £35,000 is spent.
Not-for-profit and community groups in the Forest of Dean, constituted or not (a minimum of three people). Forest Food Network members can apply.
This summary may not include every exclusion. Check the full eligibility rules, including who and what the funder will not support.
Community groups working on food in the Forest of Dean.
Regions
Full details from Forest of Dean District Council and Forest Food Network
Forest of Dean District Council and the Forest Food Network have a one-off £35,000 fund for activities that enable or improve fair access to food for all communities in the Forest of Dean district. The theme is deliberately broad to encourage new and existing ideas that strengthen community resilience. Requests from over £200 up to around £2,500 are invited, and larger projects can get in touch. It funds activity rather than core costs. Applications are considered first come, first served until the money runs out.
Read the Forest Food Network small grants guidance on the Forest of Dean community grants page and apply online or with the application form there. Contact the community team first if you need more than £2,500 or core funding.
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