Aims/priorities: This fund aims to increase the amount of household items that are donated, shared, repaired, upcycled, and redistributed, and reduce the amount thrown away by:
- Increasing the number of community projects involved in donating, sharing, repairing, upcycling, and redistributing household items like clothes, shoes, bikes, furniture, tools, books, school uniforms, IT equipment, and food.
- Changing people’s behaviour and attitudes towards buying pre-loved or second-hand, borrowing, hiring, or renting items to reduce buying.
- Increasing community cohesion and improving mental wellbeing by bringing people together to share their knowledge, experiences, and household items for the benefit of others.
Who can apply? The following can apply:
- Registered charities.
- Not-for-profit organisations, such as a community interest company (CIC) or non-registered community or voluntary group, with a constitution and group bank account.
- Faith groups delivering community work.
- Schools, colleges, and universities.
Applicants must provide:
- A recent bank statement dated within the last three months.
- A copy of their governing document.
Grant amount: A total of £220,000 is available across the following grant levels:
- A total of £180,000 is available for small grants of between £2,000 and £10,000.
- A total of £40,000 is available for large grants of between £10,001 and £20,000.
Application process: Online application workshops will be held on the following dates:
- 22 April 2025.
- 7 May 2025.
- 26 May 2025.
Applicants will be notified of any decisions made in August 2025.
Guidance notes and an online registration form are available from the Greater Manchester Environment Fund.
Deadline: The deadline for applications is 30 May 2025 (noon).
Contact information: Email: gmenvfund@gmef.org.uk
Website: https://gmenvfund.org/apply-funding/renew-community-fund-application