Aims/priorities: The Eco-Streets competition seeks to transform two un-used, un-loved areas in Greater Manchester into spaces that feature nature-based-solutions to climate change.
With support from Groundwork, Eco-Streets will equip communities with the skills to design, install and maintain natural features to create vibrant, green community spaces to benefit people while tackling climate change.
Transformable spaces could include Alleyways or ‘Ginnels’, Small Streets, Courtyards, Dis-used Allotments or Abandoned Park areas.
Eco-Streets will target areas currently lacking in natural features and those that combat climate change to address inequalities in Greater Manchester. With this in mind, the judging panel will be prioritising applications based on:
- Local need (e.g. places that have less access to green-space)
- Community Support
- Use of nature based solutions within the design
- Group creativity
Who can apply? Applications are open for Greater Manchester community groups or groups of residents, consisting of at least 3 people from different households
Grant amount: Each design will receive £6,000 in funding and support from Groundwork’s Community Enablers to transform their spaces in 2021.
Application process: Sign up to the Eco-Streets mailing list, once you have received your first e-mail, follow the instructions and carefully read the eligibility criteria to check you are happy with the terms and conditions. This is the first stage of the application process, and everything else will be outlined in future emails.
Deadline: Not specified
Website address: www.groundwork.org.uk/hubs/greatermanchester/design-your-own-eco-street-with-6000-funding/