GMCVO are seeking expressions of interest from Voluntary, Community or Social Enterprise (VCSE) organisations, working in Greater Manchester, for the benefit of Greater Manchester residents, 
to encourage a change in the narrative around disability by improving accessibility and inclusion for Deaf and disabled people.
This grants programme, funded by GM Integrated Care Partnership, is part of the implementation of the recommendations from The Greater Manchester Mental Wellbeing and Disability Report.
It is important you have read the report before submitting an expression of interest:
Full Report
Easy Read Version
Report Launch Video
GMCVO expect to fund around six organisations with grants of £7,500 - £15,000 to develop pilot projects lasting up to 12 months that will raise awareness of, and lead to change in the way that services, policies, practices, activities and events are created for Deaf and disabled people. It is envisaged successful projects will begin in January 2023.
This is a strategic grants programme.
Full eligibility and criteria will be assessed in the next stage, a formal application process. At this expression of interest stage GMCVO are asking potential applicants to submit brief, innovative proposals which will encourage, embed or increase good practice around:
- Listening to Deaf and/or disabled people and including them in the co-creation of services, policies, practices, events and activities
- Joining up services so support is offered holistically, ensuring it is tailored to the need and preferences of the individual
- Removing any ‘one size fits all’ approaches
- Improving support for Deaf and/or disabled people wanting to take on volunteering opportunities
- Deaf and/or disabled people must be involved in all stages of the development and delivery of projects
The aim of these grants is to encourage a change of narrative around disability across Greater Manchester (GM). Your organisation may work GM-wide or in a specific location, in any of the 10 GM localities.
Apply to the Inclusion Grants to support Deaf and Disabled people
Deadline to register your interest: 9 November 2022, 4pm