Aims/priorities: This fund aims to improve the health and wellbeing of communities across Greater Manchester by encouraging people who are usually less active to start or increase the amount they regularly walk or wheel this autumn/winter.
Who can apply? The following can apply:
- Constituted voluntary, community or social enterprise (VCSE) sector organisations operating in Greater Manchester for the benefit of Greater Manchester residents (including Glossop).
- Community interest companies if they have a minimum of three directors, a membership lock and an asset lock with a specified organisation named.
- Companies that are limited by guarantee with a minimum of three directors, a not-for-profit clause, a director remuneration clause, and a clause stating that assets will be distributed to another not-for-profit organisation fulfilling similar objects if they dissolve.
Applicants must have an up-to-date safeguarding policy with staff and/or volunteers undertaking DBS checks if appropriate to the role, as well as an organisation bank account with at least two signatories.
Preference will be given to organisations and projects that are linked in with the health and care system.
All applicants must:
- Have a bank account requiring two signatures in the name of your organisation.
- Be willing to undertake an evaluation of your project and share the learning generated.
- Give permission for the project to feature on the GM Walking website.
- Be able to complete the project by 31 March 2024.
Grant amount: Two levels of funding are available:
- Small grants of up to £2,000.
- Medium grants of up to £5,000.
Application process: Separate guidance notes and application forms for both small and medium grants are available from the 10GM website.
Completed applications should be submitted by email.
Deadline: The deadlines to apply for small grants are as follows:
- Friday 20 October 2023 (noon).
- Friday 10 November 2023 (noon).
- Friday 1 December 2023 (noon).
The deadline to apply for medium grants is Monday 6 November 2023 (noon).
Contact information: Email: grants@salfordcvs.co.uk
Website: GM Walking Grants