Aims/priorities:
In Greater Manchester, we want to tackle inequalities in public access to green spaces across the city/region and deliver local nature recovery, as set out in the Greater Manchester 5-year Environment Plan. The Greater Manchester Green Spaces Fund will help Greater Manchester to become greener, fairer and more prosperous, by giving small grants to communities in greatest need to create or enhance green space.
The fund is focused on three principles:
- To benefit communities in greatest need of quality green spaces
- To tackle our biodiversity emergency
- To encourage and empower communities to get involved with nature
Greater Manchester is launching the fund, with an initial value of £2.6 million. Small grants will be available for communities experiencing inequalities who want to create new green spaces or improve existing ones in their area. These might be unused areas that people want to open up for wider public access, a community garden, greening a street, or creating a small park or parklet. We are particularly interested in hearing from communities in greatest need, to ensure the fund is used to empower those facing inequalities.
Who can apply:
All applications to the fund must be for projects located in Greater Manchester and must be able to provide information on the site where the fund will be spent.
We will prioritise project proposals in areas experiencing socio-economic disadvantages and lacking quality green space. Please see sections on ‘how applications will be assessed’ for further details. Organisations Applications are open to:
- Community Groups, associated or unincorporated community associations
- Registered charities, including Charitable Incorporated Organisations (CIOs)
- Social Enterprises or Community Benefit Societies
- Community Interest Companies (CICs)
- Tenant and or Resident Associations or groups of residents
- Schools and academy trusts
Grant amount:
The fund has two types of grants available.
- Small grants between £2,000 to £15,000
- Large grants between £15,001 to £40,000
Application process:
To find the guidance notes and application form, please visit the Green Space Fund website.
Deadline:
Friday 29th September 12 noon
Contact information:
For more information and support you can contact your local advisor below:
Oldham - Nina Agnew - ninaagnew@rhs.org.uk
Rochdale - Abbie Williams - abigail.williams@groundwork.org.uk
Tameside - Agnes Allison - agnes@cityoftrees.org.uk