Salford is set to receive more than £2m in funding for arts, culture and town centre initiatives over the next three years, thanks to a new grant.
The funding comes after Salford City Council has secured £2.24m from the UK Shared Prosperity Fund (UKSPF) through the Communities & Place element of the fund, after submitting proposals to Greater Manchester Combined Authority (GMCA), which manages the fund in the city-region.
A total of £2.24 million is set to be spent on town centres, local parks, support for innovative small businesses and boost arts and culture over the next three years in the city.
Three of the biggest investments include: the creation of two new arts, culture, and heritage pots worth £475,000 to support community projects; bringing Eccles Court House in Eccles Town Hall back into community use; and improving facilities and programmes for small businesses scale or build their business at HOST Salford, MediaCityUK’s innovation hub.
Salford City Mayor, Paul Dennett, said: “We’re committed to supporting a thriving, green and creative Salford and this funding is a significant boost that will help us to achieve these long-term ambitions.
Applications for the community grants fund as part of the arts, culture and heritage went live on Friday 25 August and information about how to apply can be found on the Salford CVS website. The first closing date for applications is 12:00 noon on Monday 9 October 2023.
He continued: “It will be spent on a rolling basis as activities and projects are approved. We’re looking forward to bringing our proposals to life for the benefit of local people and visitors to our vibrant city.
The UK Shared Prosperity Fund aims to improve pride in place and increase life chances across the UK by investing in communities and place, supporting local business and providing opportunities to boost people and skills.
Any queries about the culture funds should be directed to: Simon Robinson, Grants Manager, Salford CVS, simon.robinson@salfordcvs.co.uk
Any enquiries about the business support available through HOST should be directed to: info@hostsalford.com
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