Green Spaces Fund Impact Report 2026
The latest Impact Report for the Greater Manchester Green Spaces Fund is now live. 93 groups have now completed their Green Spaces Fund projects, and we're taking an in-depth look at the…
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Be “part of the greener picture” and apply for the Green Spaces Fund in 2026
The seventh round of the Greater Manchester Green Spaces Fund is now open and accepting applications for grants between £2,000 and £40,000. This round closes on Monday 3rd August 2026.
What on earth is a sponge meadow?
How one dedicated community group built a natural solution to save their much-loved park from 30 years of flooding.
Mayor’s nature fund invests £500,000 into green spaces
Greater Manchester is about to get greener thanks to the latest round of Andy Burnham’s Green Spaces Fund.
GM’s growing Green & Blue Spaces network blossoms at Gorton Monastery
The GM Green & Blue Spaces Action Network (GBSAN) is a growing initiative to connect residents, organisations and community groups across Greater Manchester who are working to improve access…
Green Spaces Stories: Deeplish Community Garden
A community centre in Rochdale has used the Green Spaces Fund to create a thriving garden that is overflowing with colour, fresh produce, and an abundance of smiling faces. Come with us to explore…
Green Spaces Stories: Rewilding Fairfield Hospital
A hospital in Bury is on a mission to rewild their site and reclaim forgotten green spaces for the benefit of their patients, visitors and staff. This very special Green Spaces Fund project is…
Mayor’s nature fund looking for great green ideas in GM
The latest round of the Mayor of Greater Manchester’s ‘Green Spaces Fund’ has re-opened for applications.
Green & Blue Spaces Get a Boost in Greater Manchester
The GM Green & Blue Spaces Action Network (GBSAN) is a brand new initiative to connect residents, organisations and community groups across Greater Manchester who are working to improve access…
The GMEF Launches 'Menu for Change' Initiative with Open Kitchen
The GMEF and Open Kitchen are collaborating to reduce corporate food waste and channel funds into community food-growing projects across Greater Manchester.