Aims/priorities: We are asking potential applicants to provide proposals for innovative projects which will encourage, embed or increase good practice around:
- Listening to Deaf and/or disabled people and including them in the co-creation of services, policies, practices, events and activities.
- Joining up services so support is offered holistically, ensuring it is tailored to the need and preferences of the individual.
- Removing any ‘one size fits all’ approaches.
- Improving support for Deaf and/or disabled people wanting to take on volunteering opportunities.
Ideal projects will be designed and led by d/Deaf and/or disabled people. If your project is not designed and led by d/Deaf and/or disabled people then d/Deaf and/or disabled people must be involved in all stages of the development and delivery.
Your organisation may work Greater Manchester-wide or in a specific location in any of the ten localities.
Who can apply? We are seeking applications from voluntary, community, faith and social enterprise (VCFSE) organisations, working in Greater Manchester, for the benefit of Greater Manchester residents, to encourage a change in the narrative around disability by improving accessibility and inclusion for d/Deaf and disabled people.
Grant amount: We expect to fund around six organisations with grants of £7,500 - £15,000 to develop 9-12 month projects that will raise awareness of, and lead to change in the way that services, policies, practices, activities and events are created for d/Deaf and/or disabled people, beginning in September 2024.
Application process: To apply please complete the enquiry and eligibility form. Once you have completed this form you will automatically be sent the full application form.
Deadline: Monday 12 August 2024, (midday).
Contact information: Email mentalwellbeing@gmcvo.org.uk or call 07562 182 517
Website: Inclusion Grants to support d/Deaf and Disabled people