A total of £175,000 is to be distributed along the route this year, with funding available in the form of small grants (£1,000 – £5,000) or medium grants (£5,000 – £20,000).
Community projects within 5 miles of the core TRU route and its key diversionary routes will be eligible to receive funding.
The Community Fund aims to drive the Transpennine Route Upgrade to achieve two main objectives:
- To act as a catalyst for regeneration by enhancing and protecting community ‘spaces and places’ along the route.
- To support the delivery of the TRU team in volunteering in the community to develop job skills and shape public spaces alongside the communities that use them.
Applications for small grants will be open Monday 5th August – Monday 16th September while applications for medium grants will be open Monday 19th August – Monday 30th September.
Click here to find out more, including full eligibility, and express your interest to be notified when applications open.
GMCVO are holding two online briefing events for potential applicants to find out more about the funding opportunity, including the application process and eligibility. Please click the links below to book on: