Tameside Greenspace Cultural Activities Fund – Small Grants

We are pleased to be able to offer small grants of up to £3000 to fund activities for the community within greenspace (so parks, countryside, playing fields) in Tameside. 

In order to be eligible for funding you must:

• Be based within Tameside or carry out activities in the borough.
• Agree to complete a monitoring form to show what difference you have made because of this project.
• Encourage active participation from volunteers and the involvement of residents in improving, designing, identifying, and providing community activities. 
• Provide activities that benefit communities and who can demonstrate their commitment to bettering the lives of the people in their communities.
• If working with children, young people and/or vulnerable adults, you will need to have the necessary safeguarding policies in place (e.g., Child Protection Policy and DBS checks), or are willing to take part in training by Action Together to develop these before their project begins. 
  • Projects must be completed, and monies spent by 31 March 2025

Please note that you cannot apply for:

• More than one grant per group (including umbrella organisations e.g. national charities, uniform groups etc). 
• We will not fund activities that are already being delivered in that neighbourhood unless they demonstrate significant development.
• Activities to replace funding from a statutory source such as Tameside Council, schools or health services.
• Retrospective costs (i.e. money that’s already been spent or project already taken place)
• Sponsorship/fundraising events or contributions to larger/major appeals.
• Any activity that does not contribute to the grant themes (identified in the guidance), unlawfully discriminates against people, or is illegal.
• Salaries, (although reasonable fees for sessional workers can be requested as appropriate).
• Core running costs of groups (although start-up costs and initial running costs for new projects may be requested).  For example, regular rental of premises is not fundable but reasonable room hire for events will be allowed.
• Consultation, management fees & evaluations.
• Capital requests i.e. building repairs and construction work. 
• Attendance at conferences and mandatory training which groups are required by law to provide.

The timetable for applications is:

If you meet the eligibility criteria and would like to apply for a grant the forms are below:

• Application Form Greenspace UKSPF Funding
• Evaluation Form Greenspace UKSPF Fund
• Guidance Notes Greenspace UKSPF Fund