Complete and submit one of our application forms after carefully reading the appropriate grant guidance notes. You can do this online or, if you prefer, download an application form and post it to us.
Please be aware that grant applications will only be considered when submitted using the correct application form. Applications from individuals accompanied by a support letter or evidence of assessment from a relevant professional on the request and the need are more likely to be successful. A supporting letter or assessment from a relevant professional is required for specialist equipment.
Quotes or screenshots of published prices for the item or service you have applied for must be provided. For items less than £500, we require one quote; for items £500 and over, we require two quotes.
We accept applications made by an agency on behalf of a person with a disability if the application form clearly indicates that the person has consented to the application being made on their behalf.
Because we wish to enrich the lives of as many people with disabilities in Gloucestershire as possible, only one grant application will be awarded to any individual or organisation/group within any 12-month period. If you know someone who might benefit from our grants, please pass on our details to them.
Grant funds are not paid directly to applicants but will be paid to the supplier or service provider upon receipt of an invoice. On occasions where an application for funding of a household item is successful, GDF will, in almost all cases, use our preferred supplier.
You also need to know that grants are not made for debts nor for the cost of care, general living or household expenses, including domestic cleaning or for services that should be provided by the statutory agencies. More information about what we are more likely to fund, unlikely to fund and never fund can be found here.