Aims/priorities:
Thanks to funding from the Department of Communities and Levelling up, small grants provision has been allocated to support the resettlement of Refugees and People Seeking Asylum with the Rochdale Borough.
As there are limited funds, we will be prioritising applications who are already part of our Rochdale Refugee and Asylum Seeker Multi Agency Forum or can show how they will work collaboratively with this forum going forward.
The fund priorities have been co-produced with The Rochdale Refugee and Asylum Seeker Multi-Agency Forum facilitated by Action Together. The funded projects will deliver personalised/bespoke interventions to refugees and those seeking asylum.
Your project must fall within one or more of the following priorities:
- Promote Inclusivity and Belonging:
Projects that create a sense of belonging. These should encourage inclusivity, promote cross cultural friendships and relationships, and help people feel valued and connected within their local community.
- Integration within communities:
To actively support the integration of new arrivals into the local community. This may include everyday life ESOL classes, cultural celebration events, support for children in school and their families.
- Mental Health and Wellbeing:
Projects that focus on mental health and wellbeing support are encouraged. This may include creating and sustaining safe spaces, supporting people to thrive, signposting to appropriate support.
- Cultural Exchange and Awareness:
Projects that promote cultural exchange including events to enhance cultural pride and embrace diversity, projects that support integration and improve tolerance.
Who can apply?
- you are a voluntary, community, faith and social enterprise (VCFSE) group locally rooted or actively working in the borough of Rochdale; and
- you are a member of Action Together CIO (you can register for free to become a member here)
- you are formally constituted.
- to apply for up to £5,000 you must have a turnover of less than £1million
Grant amount:
Grants of up £5,000 are available for individual organisations to apply for.
We will consider applications of a larger amount for organisations in collaboration.
Application process:
Guidance Notes - Please ensure you have read the Guidance notes thoroughly before completing an application form.
Deadline: Monday 15 January 2024 12pm
Contact information:
For more information please contact hayley.tomlinson@actiontogether.org.uk