Aims/priorities: All projects must encourage people who are less active or inactive to walk or wheel regularly.
Based on the most recent Sport England Active Lives data, we will consider applications from organisations wishing to support the following priority groups, which are statistically less likely to be active:
- People with a disability and/or long-term health condition.
- People from lower socio-economic groups.
- Asian, Black and Chinese people (and particularly adults of Muslim faith).
- Women (and particularly pregnant women and those with a child or children under one year old).
- Adults aged 65 and over
Who can apply? The following can apply:
- Constituted voluntary, community or social enterprise (VCSE) sector organisations operating in Greater Manchester for the benefit of Greater Manchester residents (including Glossop).
- Community interest companies if they have a minimum of three directors, a membership lock and an asset lock with a specified organisation named.
- Companies that are limited by guarantee with a minimum of three directors, a not-for-profit clause, a director remuneration clause, and a clause stating that assets will be distributed to another not-for-profit organisation fulfilling similar objects if they dissolve.
Applicants must have an up-to-date safeguarding policy with staff and/or volunteers undertaking DBS checks if appropriate to the role, as well as an organisation bank account with at least two signatories.
All applicants must:
- Have a bank account requiring two signatures in the name of your organisation.
- Be willing to undertake an evaluation of your project and share the learning generated.
- Give permission for the project to feature on the GM Walking website.
- Be able to complete the project by 31 May 2026.
Grant amount: Two levels of funding are available:
- Small grants of up to £2,000 for groups with an annual turnover of less than £10,000.
- Medium grants of up to £7,000 for groups with an annual turnover of over £10,000.
Application process: Read the Terms and Conditions.
Read the guidance for the grant you’re applying for.
Meet the Funder
To find out more about the funds and how to apply, Salford CVS (on behalf of 10GM) and GM Moving are hosting Meet the Funder sessions:
- Tuesday 9 September 2025, 17:00-18:00.
- Wednesday 10 September 2025, 12:00-13:00.
Deadline: Friday 26 September 2025, midday.
Contact information: Email grants@salfordcvs.co.uk.