Funding

Membership of the Gloucestershire Market Towns Forum brings many benefits, including access to up to £1,500 from the Forum's Development Fund OR up to 15-hours of FREE Technical Assistance. 

Full details including application forms  . 

GMTF Development Fund 
The highly successful Forum Development Fund offers a maximum of £1,500 per application (to be match-funded) to all Forum member communities. The Fund can help small projects get off the ground, fund initial studies, or contribute towards matched funding for the implementation of larger projects. Access Case studies on the GMTF web site to see how other Forum members have used the Fund to make a difference in their communities. The aim is make a grant offer from the Forum for an application that meets the criteria within one month of receiving the application.

GMTF Technical Assistance
Following a survey of the needs of Gloucestershire Market Towns Forum's member communities, which many of you kindly contributed to, the Forum Board agreed that GMTF should focus on providing members with expert advice as an additional member benefit. Full members of the Forum will be able to receive up to 15 hours of free technical assistance. This could cover, for example, help with carrying out simple feasibility studies, funding advice, assistance with the preparation of community plans, policy development or signposting to further professional advice - including training - for each member community.


Roger Paine of Winchcombe Business Forum, outlines how GMTF has supported his organisation during 2010-11 in its work to boost local trade. Click here.

We are also happy to list other funding opportunities open to all which we feel will be of particular interest to rural towns and parishes. If you have a suggestion, please email info@glosmtf.org.uk.

Please click here for signposts to useful advice and information, supportive organisations and links to resources of particular interest to rural towns and large parishes.

NOW CLOSED: Gloucestershire Trade Local Campaign 
With funding from Gloucestershire County Council through the county's Economic Taskforce, many member towns benefited from grants of up to £2,000 to support events or activities to boost 'shop and trade local'. The county-wide campaign encouraged local business groups to work together with town and parish councils and other organisations.
Trade Local Campaign Press releases (most recent at the top):
B2B week across Stroud District is boosted by £2,000 grant
Winchcombe Walkers welcome funding for new trail
Tetbury's winter wonderland plans receive £2,000 grant
Funding to help set the Christmas tills a-ringing in Cotswold town
Shop in Stroud website brings success for traders
Website plans funded by TLC will boost 'shop and trade local' message in Cirencester
New Forest of Dean Spring Showcase receives TLC grant
New Fairford and Lechlade food festival gets first TLC grant
Launch Press Release
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