Cultural Partnership Grant Programme 2026-2029

Manchester City Council
Ongoing

Funding

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Location

North West England

Applications

Rolling (always open)

Overview

Manchester City Council offers multi-year funding for cultural organisations and partnerships in Manchester. The grant runs from 2026 to 2029. It supports arts, culture and creative activities that make the city's cultural scene better. You can use the money for projects that engage local communities. Cultural organisations and partnerships based in Manchester can apply. The funding amount is not specified. There is no set deadline as applications are accepted on a rolling basis.

Eligibility

Key requirements:

  • Must be cultural organisation or partnership
  • Must operate in Manchester
  • Must engage communities
Who is this for?

This grant is for cultural organisations and partnerships that operate in Manchester. You should apply if you run arts, culture or creative activities that engage communities. It is not for organisations based outside Manchester.

Full details from Manchester City Council

Multi-year funding programme supporting cultural organisations and partnerships in Manchester. This grant provides sustained funding for cultural activities, arts programmes and creative initiatives over a three-year period.

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Last updated: 5 April 2026