Aims/priorities:
The Breathe Better Air Community Fund is provided by a partnership between UK Community Foundation and the Clean Air Fund (CAF) and is administered by Forever Manchester.
This fund aims to support the clean air movement by supporting projects that raise public awareness and, projects that promote better air quality in communities through education, research, and practical activities and enabling them to become effective community air quality campaigners.
Who can apply?
Grassroots community-based and locally controlled organisations based in any of the ten boroughs of Greater Manchester can apply.
Priority will be given to organisations with an annual income of less than £150,000.
Applicants must provide:
- A copy of their governing document.
- Details of their management committee (consisting of at least three unrelated committee members and two unrelated bank signatories).
- A copy of their annual accounts if the organisation has existed for over 12 months (For organisations less than 12 months
- A copy of their most recent bank statement.
- A copy of their safeguarding policy (if applicable).
- Quotes for any items over £100.
Grant amount:
Grants of up to £5,000 are available.
Application process:
Guidance notes and an online application form are available from the Forever Manchester website.
Deadline:
The deadline for applications is 30 June 2023 (noon).
Contact information:
Tel: 0161 214 0940
Email: awards@forevermanchester.com