GMCA Culture and Social Impact Fund launched

Greater Manchester Combined Authority

The Greater Manchester Combined Authority (GMCA) Culture and Social Impact Fund, which is set benefit residents across Greater Manchester by funding not for profit and voluntary organisations, has been launched.

The new scheme was given the green light by Leaders at the GMCA meeting at Trafford Town Hall last week (Friday 29 September).

The Culture and Social Impact Fund will provide funding to properly constituted, not for profit, voluntary organisations, who are committed to providing excellent cultural experiences or work that has significant social impact across the ten boroughs in Greater Manchester.

The criteria for the scheme is shaped around four main objectives. Applicants of the funding must meet at least two of these priorities. 

• Contribute to the recognition of Greater Manchester locally, nationally and internationally to attract new investment, new visitors and new talent to Greater Manchester.
• Make a positive contribution to improving skills and employability of residents in Greater Manchester, including support for the creative education, expression and ambition of young people across Greater Manchester.
• Play a strong role in developing strong and inclusive communities and an improved quality of life for residents, particularly those residents at risk of disengagement or social isolation.
• Be able to evidence how the project will make a positive contribution to improving residents’ health and well-being.

The grant programme will operate over a period of two years, from 1 April 2018 to 31 March 2020.

Organisations are invited to apply for up to two years of funding which will be subject to annual review.

The deadline is midnight on 3 November 2017.