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Tameside Metropolitan Borough Council

Ashton Pride in Place Small Grants Scheme

Tameside Council's small grants for community-led projects in Ashton-under-Lyne, part of the town's wider Pride in Place programme of investment and regeneration. More than £839,000 is shared across three strands: a Community Organisations Grant (£270,000 in total), a Sports and Leisure Grant (£529,000) and an Events Grant (£40,000). Projects must support at least one of the programme's priorities, from community cohesion to high streets and heritage.

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15 days left
30 November
Where
Tameside
England

Who can apply

  • Community organisations, voluntary groups, registered charities, faith organisations, Community Interest Companies, sports clubs, and event organisers delivering projects within the Ashton Pride in Place area
  • Applicants must be based in Ashton-under-Lyne or deliver activities that directly benefit communities within the Ashton Pride in Place area; have a governing document such as a constitution or articles of association; have a bank account in the organisation's name; and show how the project supports the Ashton Pride in Place priorities
  • Individuals and private businesses cannot apply

What it funds

Projects that support one or more of the Ashton Pride in Place priorities:

  • Community cohesion
  • Community power
  • Education and opportunity
  • Health and wellbeing
  • Housing
  • Regeneration, high streets and heritage
  • Safety and security
  • Transport
  • Work, productivity and skills
  • Community Organisations Grant: projects that strengthen community organisations and improve services for local residents, such as community centres, charities and voluntary groups, food banks, cultural organisations, projects that reduce social isolation, volunteer recruitment and development, and building improvements and equipment purchases
  • Sports and Leisure Grant: projects that improve sports and leisure opportunities across Ashton, such as improvements to sports and leisure facilities, accessibility and inclusion projects, new equipment, sports and physical activity opportunities, and programmes that encourage more residents to get active
  • Events Grant: events and activities that bring communities together and attract visitors to Ashton, such as markets, family events, community celebrations, cultural activities, creative workshops, and live music and entertainment

What it will not fund

  • Individuals
  • Private businesses
  • Political activities
  • Religious promotion
  • Statutory services
  • Projects that have already received Pride in Place funding for the same activity
  • Overseas travel and activities
  • Fundraising appeals and sponsorships
  • Gifts and presents

How to apply

  1. Download the application form from Tameside Council's Ashton Pride in Place Small Grants Scheme page
  2. Submit the completed form by email to ashtontownboard@tameside.gov.uk, or in person at Tameside One Reception, marked 'For the Attention of the Strategic Growth Unit'

The deadline is 12 noon on Monday 30 November 2026.

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