City in the Community (Wembley Stadium Foundation) Grants

Manchester Connecting Communities Fund (EURO 2028)

City in the Community (Wembley Stadium Foundation)

The Manchester Connecting Communities Fund offers small grants of up to £5,000 for projects that help young people in Manchester get active, be creative and express themselves. It runs in the build-up to UEFA EURO 2028 UK & Ireland, when the Etihad Stadium will host five games, including England's opening match. City in the Community, Manchester City's official charity, delivers the fund. It is part of Wembley Stadium Foundation's Communities Fund, which supports young people and organisations across England's EURO 2028 host cities. Curious Minds, a national arts and cultural education charity based in Wigan, is also a partner in delivering the programme. The fund suits local charities and grassroots organisations that run participatory activities for young people in sport, movement and performing arts. Your project should help reduce barriers to taking part, so children and young people can access high-quality, inclusive and engaging opportunities in their own communities. The funder wants projects that help young people build confidence and skills, and feel a sense of ownership, pride and connection to their city. Applications opened on 5 October 2026 and close on 2 November 2026. That is a short window, so plan your time carefully if you want to apply. One practical point: these are small grants with a cap of £5,000, so your project needs to fit within that limit. The funder says it wants to invest in local projects and the organisations that know their communities best. Official source: https://www.mancity.com/news/club/citc-grant-programme-63926805. Last checked by GrantMatch on 28 October 2026.