Ambition for Ageing is seeking community groups and organisations to deliver projects of up to £2,000 in specific neighbourhoods across Greater Manchester to help create social connections and build age-friendly places for people aged 50 and over.
They want to support places to become more age-friendly by providing small pots of money to generate change in a neighbourhood. Their past work has shown that with the right environment and support, these changes can have a significant impact.
They are looking to invest in a range of projects to increase social connections for older people, especially those from marginalised, including low income, communities. Projects could support social connections by delivering activities, adapting spaces to make them more accessible or buying equipment, but would like groups to think creatively!
Ambition for Ageing is looking for projects to be delivered in the following neighbourhoods:
- Farnworth and Kearsley (Bolton)
- Bury East (Bury)
- Gorton (Manchester)
- Old Moat and Withington (Manchester)*
- St James’ (Oldham)
- Kirkholt (Rochdale)
- Swinton (Salford)
- Reddish (Stockport)
- Stalybridge (Tameside)
- Clifford (Trafford)
- Wigan North (Wigan)
*Additional funding from Manchester City Council is resourcing work in Old Moat and Withington.
Additional support
To support the launch of this programme, Ambition for Ageing is hosting several online information sessions for those interested in applying:
Tuesday 18 May 1.30pm-2.30pm Register here
Wednesday 19 May 10am-11am Register here
Monday 24 May 11am-12pm Register here
They are also able to offer support with developing a project idea or with the process by referring you to a local support organisation, email: [email protected] for a referral.
How to apply
Please click the links below to download each document.
Proposal form
Proposal guidance for Supporting Ageing in Place
Accessible proposal guidance for Supporting Ageing in Place
Completed proposal forms should be emailed to: [email protected]
For more information click here
There are two rounds of funding:
Round 1 closing date: Monday 14 June 2021, 12pm
Round 2 closing date: Monday 5 July 2021, 12pm