GMCVO are delivering a grants programme to support people from communities of identity or experience, based in Greater Manchester that may struggle to achieve higher levels of mental wellbeing.
The communities the programme wants to reach in year 2 are:
- Carers
- People from BAME communities
- People living with long term physical or mental health conditions
- People who identify as LGBTQ+
- Disabled people
- Military veterans
- People who are unemployed
- Socially isolated older people
Funded by Greater Manchester Health and Social Care Partnership, a total of £90,000 will be awarded in year 2 between August and November 2021.
The grants will be awarded, in two stages, to small, grassroots VCSE organisations that will support people to develop high levels of mental wellbeing.
The first stage, a rolling micro grants round of £100 - £750 closes on 29 October 2021, 4pm
The second stage, a small grants round of £750 - £3,000 closes on 17 November 2021, 5pm