Aims/priorities: The Renew Community Fund aims to increase the amount of household items that are donated, shared, repaired, upcycled and redistributed to reduce the amount thrown away, by funding projects that:
- help people repair, reuse, share or redistribute items
- reduce the amount of household waste thrown away
- build skills and confidence within communities
- support local people, particularly those most in need.
This could include activities like repair workshops, reuse schemes, sharing libraries, upcycling projects or community redistribution initiatives.
Who can apply? Applications are welcome from organisations which are a:
- Registered Charity (charity number must be provided)
- Not-for-profit organisation (defined as a registered legal entity that does not make a private profit for directors, members, or shareholders)
- 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: Grants are available for between £1,000 and £20,000.
Application process: Online workshops with more information for applicants will take place. Please check the Home | ActionFunder website for more information. All applications will be managed through https://actionfunder.org/
Deadline: Thursday 6 August (noon) 2026.
Contact information: All applications will be managed via https://actionfunder.org/
Website: Renew Community Fund | Recycle for Greater Manchester