Manchester City Council Grants
Manchester City Council runs community grants, many of them through ward budgets decided by local councillors. They fund small neighbourhood projects, and eligibility usually depends on the ward you work in rather than on the size of your organisation. Amounts are modest and several funds accept applications all year.
Manchester City Council has 7 open funds listed here, none of them with a fixed deadline.
Checked daily. Last updated 5 August 2026.
No published award history for Manchester City Council. Some funders do not publish their grants data.
What Manchester City Council funds
Counted across the 7 open funds on this page.
Always open
No closing date, so you can apply whenever you are ready.
Holiday Activity Fund 2026
Manchester City Council
Manchester City Council provides funding for holiday activities and food programmes during school holidays. The grant supports enriching activities and nutritious meals for children and young people.
Develop community sport
Manchester City Council
Manchester City Council provides funding to support community sports activities and programmes. The grant helps sports clubs and community organisations provide sporting opportunities, improve facilit
Hobin's Community Fund
Manchester City Council
Manchester City Council's Hobin's Community Fund supports local projects that benefit Manchester residents. The fund provides grants to community organisations to deliver services and activities that
Funding for voluntary or community groups
Manchester City Council
Manchester City Council offers funding for voluntary and community groups in Manchester. Your group must deliver services or activities that benefit Manchester residents. The funding covers a wide ran
Get help developing your group
Manchester City Council
Manchester City Council offers support and funding to help voluntary and community groups develop their capacity and skills. The grant provides assistance with organisational development and training.
Cultural Partnership Grant Programme 2026-2029
Manchester City Council
Manchester City Council offers multi-year funding for cultural organisations and partnerships in Manchester. The grant supports cultural activities, arts programmes and creative projects that enhance
Where this funding goes
Frequently asked questions about Manchester City Council funding
How many Manchester City Council grants are open right now?+
7 grants from Manchester City Council are open on GrantMatch today, none of them with a fixed deadline. The list is checked daily.
How do I apply for Manchester City Council funding?+
Each grant on this page links to the Manchester City Council application page for that fund. Read the funder's own eligibility criteria before you start, since terms differ between funds.