Aims/priorities: This is the second year of this strategic grant programme, funded by GM Integrated Care Partnership, as part of the implementation of the recommendations from The Greater Manchester Mental Wellbeing & Disability Report.
We will be asking 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 Deaf and/or disabled people. If your project is not designed and led by Deaf and/or disabled people then 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? Voluntary, Community, Faith and Social Enterprise (VCFSE) organisations, working in Greater Manchester
Grant amount: We expect to fund around six organisations with grants of £7,500 - £15,000
Application process: To register your interest please complete the expression of interest form. By completing this form, you will be sent further information about the grant programme when it launches.
We are hosting an online briefing event for this programme on Wednesday 26th June, 12:30pm – 2:00pm on Zoom, register to attend here.
Please email mentalwellbeing@gmcvo.org.uk if you require an alternative format of the form.
Deadline: The deadline for the full application form will be 12pm, Monday 12th August 2024.
Contact information: Email mentalwellbeing@gmcvo.org.uk
Website: Inclusion Grants to support Deaf and Disabled people - Expressions of Interest now open