Aims/Priorities: The Nurture Microgrant fund aims to promote, connect and develop the early years family support offer across Greater Manchester and supports the overarching aims:
- Supporting VCFSE capacity to develop the family support and peer support offer aimed at families and young children (0-5) in GM – with a particular focus on addressing inequalities and inequities that impact health, wellbeing and development
- Strengthening collaboration between the VCFSE organisations, who support children to start well in GM, and the wider system.
The priority of the Nurture Microgrant fund is to support the wellbeing and development of children from conception 0-5 and / or benefits children 0-5 by supporting their families.
Applications are welcome for projects which provide direct support for families with a focus on one or more of the following:
- Children experiencing adversity
- Communication, speech and language
- Play and development
- Positive Parent Infant relationships
Who can apply?
- You must be a voluntary, community, faith and social enterprise (VCFSE) group locally rooted or actively working in Greater Manchester;
- You are formally constituted
- All successful grant holders must be able to share and promote GMCA resources with families.
Grant Amount: Up to £2,000
Application Process:
Please thoroughly read the fund Guidance Notes before submitting an application
GM Early Years Nurture Network Microgrant Grant Guidance Notes.docx (208 KB) Grant Application Guidance-Reading the Guidance Notes-October 2024.pdf (239.11 KB) Grant Application Guidance-Getting started with Funding Applications-October 2024.pdf (2 MB)Please ensure that ALL boxes on the application form are completed.
GM Early Years Nurture Network Microgrant Application Form.docx (99.51 KB)- If you have any queries about the application form or application process, please contact Saman Nisar on 0161 339 2345.
- Decisions will be made by a panel with representation from The Greater Manchester Combined Authority, Home-Start HOST, and Action Together.
- All applications must be sent to funding@actiontogether.org.uk and you will receive the decision via email.
Deadline: Friday 1 August 2025
Contact Information: Email | funding@actiontogether.org.uk Phone | 0161 339 2345