GM Early Years Nurture Network Participation Grant
Aims/Priorities: The GM VCFSE Early Years Network aims to promote, connect and develop the early years family support offer across Greater Manchester and supports the overarching aims:
Building VCFSE capacity to develop the family and peer support offer aimed at families and young children (0-5) in GM – with a particular focus on addressing inequalities and inequities that impact health, wellbeing and development
Strengthening collaboration between the VCFSE organisations who support GM children to have the best start in life.
Convening a GM VCFSE Early Years Network will place a focus on the importance of the VCFSE contribution to the first 1001 days, Start Well, Family Hubs, School Readiness, Perinatal and Parent Infant Mental Health agendas. It will also connect and strengthen links with relevant strategic locality boards and wider GM activity e.g. Live Well
Members of the network will work to promote inclusion and tackle inequalities which impact on the development and wellbeing of babies and toddlers. Members will receive a contribution to their organisation in exchange for their time, expertise and contribution.
Who can apply?
VCFSE leaders across Greater Manchester who support families in the early years and represent ‘sector voice’, with the ability to participate in local, regional or national strategic boards, networks or steering groups i.e. 0-19, Family Hubs, Start Well.
You are a Voluntary, Community, Faith and Social Enterprise (VCFSE) group locally rooted or actively working in Greater Manchester;
You are formally constituted
Grant Amount:
Up to £1,000
Application Process:
Please thoroughly read the fund Guidance Notes before submitting an application
Please ensure that ALL boxes on the application form are completed
GM Early Years Nurture Network Participation Grant Application Form.docx
If you have any queries about the application form or application process, please contact Saman Nisar on 0161 339 2345.
Decisions will be made by a panel with representation from The Greater Manchester Combined Authority, Home-Start HOST, and Action Together.
All applications must be sent to funding@actiontogether.org.uk and you will receive the decision via email.
Deadline:
Friday 1 August 2025
Contact Information: Email | funding@actiontogether.org.uk Phone | 0161 339 2345