On Monday 15 August my Active Citizens’ Fund reopens, and I am inviting community groups and organisations across Greater Manchester to apply for their share of £200,000.

Organisations can apply for grants of up to £5,000 for projects that help reduce crime and anti-social behaviour in their local area.

All the information about how to apply can be found here: gmpcc.org.uk/funding

The deadline for applications is 4pm on Thursday 22nd September.

There will also be a series of events across Greater Manchester where people who are interested in applying can come along and find out more information.

Please note, places are limited and must be booked at gmpcc.org.uk/funding:

Oldham Civic Centre, West Street, Oldham, OL1 1UT,

30 August, 2pm to 4pm.

I would be grateful for your support promoting the fund, and please pass this information on through your networks to any groups or organisations you think would be interested.

Best wishes – Tony Lloyd, Mayor and Police and Crime Commissioner