WEA (Workers Educational Association) and GMCA (Greater Manchester Combined Authority) are pleased to launch the first round of funding, across 2 strands, for the £5m GMCA Community Grants Programme. 
This will enable local VCSE organisations and Housing Associations to bid for funding up to £100k to carry out projects in localities, with the purpose of mobilising disadvantaged or excluded unemployed and inactive people to enable their progress towards further education and inclusive employment.
This is strand two, which aims to improve the progression towards inclusive employment
The aim of this strand is to progress people into employment and is very much linked to wider UKSPF People and Skills activity, as well as wider work and skills activity e.g. Working Well. It focuses on re-engagement and engagement activity for residents who would benefit from these programmes but can’t access them at the moment – this could be linked to a range of barriers residents are facing.
Deadline: 26 February 2024, 12pm
Please note: There will be further opportunities to apply before March 2025.
If you have any questions or need further information, email: [email protected]