Aims/priorities: The fund aims to increase the amount of household items that are donated, shared, repaired, upcycled and redistributed to reduce the amount we throw 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 what we buy.
- Increasing community cohesion and improve mental wellbeing by bringing people together to share their knowledge, experiences and household items for the benefit of others.
Who can apply? Applications are welcome from organisations which are a:
- Registered Charity
- Not-for-profit organisations e.g. Community Interest Companies Non-Registered Community or Voluntary Group –with a constitution and a group bank account
- Faith group delivering community work
- School, College or University
Grant amount: A total of £220,000 grant funding is available for distribution in two grant categories:
- Small grant: £2,000 - £10,000 (£180,000 total available)
- Large grant: £10,000 - £20,000 (£40,000 total available)
Projects may apply for either grant, regardless of how many districts they deliver in.
Application process: The Renew Community Fund opens Tuesday 22 April 2025.
You can register now ahead of the application window.
We will be hosting online application workshops for anyone interested in finding out more about the fund.
Deadline: Friday 30 May, 2025, noon.
Contact information: Email lauren.fairley@greatermanchester-ca.gov.uk
Website: Renew Community Fund | Recycle for Greater Manchester