We are delivering the fifth year of a grants programme, funded by the Greater Manchester Integrated Care Partnership (GMICP), to support people from communities of identity or experience, based in Greater Manchester (including Glossop), to improve their mental wellbeing.
This programme aims to support Greater Manchester Integrated Care Partnership’s 2023-2028 strategy which sets out how they will work together to improve the health of people across Greater Manchester, through the partnership.
Evidence shows that there are steps that can be taken to improve mental health and wellbeing. As part of this programme, we are encouraging organisations to think creatively about how the ‘Five Ways to Wellbeing’ could be used to support people. These include connecting with others, getting active, mindfulness, learning new things and giving to others. You can read more about some of the projects delivered in year 4 of the programme in our impact report.
Funding available and what we can fund
Small Grants:
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For voluntary, community, faith and social enterprise (VCFSE) organisations in Greater Manchester with an income of under £75,000 in the previous year, to run activities that will support the mental wellbeing of people from a range of communities of identity or experience.
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Now open. Closing date: 12 noon, Tuesday 5th November.
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Apply for between £1,000 - £5,000.
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A total of £75,000 is available for between 15 and 23 projects.
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Project delivery is expected to last for up to 6 months with the start in November or December 2024 and end no later than May 2025
The communities this programme hopes to reach includes:
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Carers
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People from communities who have experienced racial inequality
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People living with long term physical or mental health conditions
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People who identify as LGBTQ+
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People experiencing socioeconomic crisis
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Disabled people
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Military veterans
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People who are unemployed
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Socially isolated older people
In the previous years of the mental wellbeing grants, this funding has supported all of the above communities however we have found men have been underrepresented within the activities and support provided. We are keen for organisations and community group who support and work with men to apply for this funding.
We are also able to provide funding for your organisation to support the mental wellbeing of staff and volunteers within eligible organisations.
Online Information sessions
We delivered an online information session on Thursday 10th October. You can watch the recording here.
How to apply
Applications for the GM Mental Wellbeing small grants (£1,000 - £5,000) are now open.
Please ensure you have read the following documents before submitting starting your application:
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Application guidance document. You must read this before applying.
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Application questions. This is not an application form - the questions are provided only to help you prepare your answers before submitting an application. We cannot accept submissions by email. To apply for a GM Mental Wellbeing Grant, you must submit your answers via the online form.
Complete the enquiry form here. You will be sent an application form once you have submitted an enquiry form.
By completing an application form for a GM Mental Wellbeing grant you agree to:
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Comply with project monitoring and reporting processes, this will be proportionate to the grant you receive, and support will be provided.
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Provide reporting which includes information and pictures to enable us to develop a case study that will be shared externally.