Greater Manchester Green Spaces Fund

 

Aims/priorities: 

The Green Spaces Fund provides grants to community groups across Greater Manchester who want to increase the amount of accessible, nature-rich green space where people need it most.

The fund is focused on three principles: 

  • To benefit communities in greatest need of quality green and/or blue (water based) spaces
  • To tackle our biodiversity emergency
  • To encourage and empower communities to get involved with nature

The fund will be used to support projects which will increase the amount and/or quality of green spaces, as well as projects that increase water spaces, e.g. pond creation, by either creating new green spaces or improving spaces by making physical enhancements to create more and better spaces for nature. 

Projects which will benefit communities experiencing inequalities (for example those experiencing social or economic disadvantage) and lack public access to green space (for example in areas without a public park nearby or lacking greenery) will be prioritised.

Who can apply:  

  • Community Groups, associated or unincorporated community associations
  • Registered charities, including Charitable Incorporated Organisations (CIOs)
  • Social Enterprises or Community Benefit Societies
  • Community Interest Companies (CICs)
  • Tenant and or Resident Associations or groups of residents
  • Schools and academy trusts

Amount: Grants between £2,000 and £4,000 are available  

How to apply: 

 Please read the guidance notes here thoroughly before completing the application form.

Complete the application form here.

Deadline: Monday 3 August, 12noon.

Contact Information:  

Dedicated Green Spaces Fund Advisors are on hand to support any groups looking to apply, offering expert advice on how to shape a strong application and guiding applicants through the process step by step. Each advisor covers a different area of Greater Manchester - you can contact your local advisor directly using the following details: