Tameside Greenspace Cultural Activities Fund – Small Grants

Aims/priorities: The Greenspace Cultural Activities Fund gives local communities the opportunity to provide events and activities in their Greenspaces which contribute to the wider priorities of the UK Shared Prosperity Fund in Tameside.  Tameside Greenspace Team are leading on this aspect of the funding which will see up to £30,000 allocated across the chosen projects in community accessible Greenspaces. 

Who can apply? Applications can be made by:

• Constituted organisations i.e., Groups of local people that have a set of rules that set out how they will work together and have a named bank account and terms of reference.
• Group based in or working in Tameside MBC.

Group/Organisations need to:

• Be based within Tameside or carry out activities in the borough.
• Agree to complete a monitoring form to show what difference you have made because of this project.
• Encourage active participation from volunteers and the involvement of residents in improving, designing, identifying, and providing community activities.
• Provide activities that benefit communities and who can demonstrate their commitment to bettering the lives of the people in their communities.
• If working with children, young people and/or vulnerable adults, you will need to have the necessary safeguarding policies in place (e.g., Child Protection Policy and DBS checks), or are willing to take part in training by Action Together to develop these before their project begins.
• Projects must be completed, and monies spent by 31 March 2025.

Grant amount: Up to £3,000.00

Application process: If you meet the eligibility criteria and would like to apply for a grant the forms are below:

• Application Form Greenspace UKSPF Funding
• Evaluation Form Greenspace UKSPF Fund
• Guidance Notes Greenspace UKSPF Fund

Deadline: Friday 12 July 2024.

Contact information: Email greenspace@tameside.gov.uk

Website: Levelling Up – Small Grants - Tameside MBC