AGMA Grants Unit
The Greater Manchester Grants Scheme
The ten Greater Manchester district authorities established a Greater Manchester Grants Scheme in 1986. The Scheme allows district authorities to give grants to non-statutory organisations which provide services that impact on a number of districts.
The scheme is being re-launched for the not-for-profit sector and is inviting applications.
The fund, known as the section 48 scheme, has been reviewed to give it a clear focus on the priorities of AGMA’s Greater Manchester Strategy – in particular contributing to economic growth for the region.
The purpose of the scheme is to support properly constituted, not-for-profit voluntary sector groups who provide servicers across Greater Manchester.
The new scheme will be shaped around funding activities and organisations which meet three main objectives:
- Contribute to the recognition of Greater Manchester locally, nationally and internationally – helping create the conditions to attract new investment, new visitors and new talent
- Contribute to improving the skills and employability of Greater Manchester residents, encouraging people to fulfil their full potential.
- Play a strong role in developing strong and inclusive communities, contributing to an improved quality of life and well-being for all residents
Any queries regarding the new scheme please contact AGMA Grants staff on 0161 234 3364/5 or via email to mailto:agma.grants@manchester.gov.uk
The closing date for the current funding round (2012/13-2014/15) has now passed and it is not anticipated that there will be other funding opportunities in relation to the S48 Grants Programme in the interim.
We will hopefully give you a further update on the position following AGMA Executive Board meeting being held on the 27th January 2012.
