Aims/priorities: Grants are available for not-for-profit groups and organisations across Greater Manchester to support projects that increase the quality of life of local communities through the prevention of crime, the protection of people and property from criminal activity, and the advancement of education regarding alcohol, drugs, and other solvent abuse.
This fund aims to support projects and activities that align with the objectives of the Trust:
- Improve the quality of life of all communities in the Greater Manchester area, with vulnerable groups and victims of crime being priorities.
- Support wide-ranging initiatives that address issues of crime reduction concerning the public and affecting the quality of their lives.
- Support community and race-related initiatives including those which assist vulnerable groups with special and distinct needs, as identified through local consultation.
- Seek to support and complement initiatives arising from locally agreed Crime and Disorder crime reduction strategies, and support initiatives that arise from local consultation identifying concerns outside these strategies.
Who can apply? Not-for-profit groups and organisation across Greater Manchester can apply.
The following are not eligible for funding:
- Commercial companies or other for-profit organisations.
- Vehicles.
- Salaries and professional fees.
- Individuals.
- Capital funding.
Grant amount: There are two levels of funding available:
- Grants up to £500.
- Grants of between £501 and £5,000.
Application process: Guidance notes and an application form are available from the Greater Manchester High Sheriff Police Trust website. Completed applications should be submitted by email.
Deadline: Applications can be submitted between the following times only:
- 1 December to 20 December for February meetings.
- 1 March to 31 March for May meetings.
- 1 June to 30 June for August meetings.
- 1 September to 30 September for November meetings.
Contact information: Tel 0161 856 8977, Email HighSheriff.Trust@gmp.police.uk
Website address: gmhspt.org