Aims/priorities: This programme has a focus on supporting adults who are currently within the asylum process.
- build knowledge amongst new communities of rights and entitlements to care and understanding of local systems, and help to build confidence to navigate local health and wellbeing services and resources;
- create safe spaces for LGBTQI+ communities in areas where these do not already exist or are currently not accessible to people who are seeking asylum;
- Provide activities that support people to move forward with their lives. This could include a focus on supporting people to continue or re-engage in activities which are meaningful to them and could be linked to future study, employment, or community involvement;
- strengthen faith- and/or diaspora voices or connection within service design and delivery. This can include within statutory services.
- create opportunities for building strong connections between existing and new communities;
- support people to be in a stronger position to navigate the next steps when they receive a decision on their asylum application;
- support people who are pregnant while seeking asylum.
Who can apply? Constituted groups and organisations (non-profit)
Grant amount: Up to £5,000 (two grants available)
Application process: Full details of the fund can be found here
Application Link Accelerator Network Grant Application Form – Fill in the form
Deadline: Thursday, 2nd July (11:59 pm).
Contact information: Email: amy.robinson@manchester.gov.uk