Aims/priorities: This fund aims to support organisations to deliver integration support projects to the following:
- Hong Kong BN(O) visa holders.
- Homes for Ukraine (HfU) and Ukraine Permission Extension (UPE) visa holders.
- Communities for Afghans households.
As part of this grant programme, funded organisations are strongly encouraged to engage with and promote to at least two of these communities, and priority may be given to organisations that can demonstrate this.
Who can apply? The following can apply:
- Registered, exempt, or excepted charities.
- Charitable incorporated organisations (CIOs).
- Community interest companies (CICs) that are limited by guarantee.
- Charitable companies (limited by guarantee).
- Community benefit societies (BenComs).
- Constituted community groups.
- Faith groups (where the activity is not promoting religion).
Groups must provide the following:
- A copy of their governing document or constitution.
- Minutes of a recent meeting.
- Recent bank statements, including bank details.
- A copy of their safeguarding policy.
- Evidence of qualified staff or accredited status (if applicable).
Grant amount: Grants of up to £10,000 are available.
Application process: An information session will be held on 15 August 2025.
Decisions on funding are expected to be made by 5 September 2025.
Guidance notes and an application form are available from the North West RSMP website.
Completed applications should be submitted by email.
Deadline: The deadline for applications is 25 August 2025 (23:59).
Contact information: Email: RSMP@manchester.gov.uk
Website: https://northwestrsmp.org.uk/news/coming-soon-vcfse-grant-funding-for-integration-support/