What are the right to play! Micro-commissions?
There are 12 Micro commissions of £500 available in total.
These Micro commissions aim to activate FREE PLAY for children, in your school or local community.
Communities – X6 micro commissions available
Schools – x6 micro commissions available
Brief
These £500 Micro commissions can be used to activate ‘Free Play’ for any children (any aged 0-16) in Salford.
Why not organise a Free Play Day at your local family hub or parent-toddler group? Or use the money to create a safe environment for children to play on your local street or in your local park?
What is meant by ‘Free play’ is in the document below.
How to apply
Send a brief overview saying how you would like to activate FREE PLAY for Children in your school or community and answer a few simple questions, using this Microsoft form. https://form.jotform.com/253294715320050
Return this by Tuesday 6th Jan 2026. Successful commissions will be chosen by a panel including an artist, a teacher & a young person. You will be asked to capture visual evidence of the activity such as photographs or video and submit with a brief evaluation form on completion. All image consent must be in place via the lead organisation. All activity has to be completed and evidenced by 31st March 2026.