Grants in Manchester: what is open now
As of 29 October 2026, GrantMatch lists 18 live grants for organisations in Manchester. 7 close in the next 30 days, the first on 2 November 2026, 10 are open all year and 0 were added this week.
Last checked 28 October 2026.
Every grant on this page is for the Manchester area, as named by the funder. Some also cover neighbouring areas. Funders with open grants here include Manchester City Council, The Charity Service and City in the Community (Wembley Stadium Foundation). Grants open across North West England are on the North West England page.
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Southway Beautiful South Fund
Southway Housing Trust
The Beautiful South Fund from Southway Housing Trust offers up to £1,500 for projects that bring neighbours together in South Manchester. It is open to anyone with an idea to improve their community and help make South Manchester a place where people are proud to live. The theme is neighbourliness. Your project can be big or small, from a one-off local event to a new community space. Southway gives examples such as improving green spaces, funding a local football team, hosting coffee mornings and organising neighbourly meet-ups. Your idea should focus on helping your neighbours, caring for your community, encouraging community spirit, or getting people talking and connecting. A panel of Southway tenants and staff reviews applications. It meets every two months, so the fund runs in rounds. Deadlines include 5pm on Monday 9 November, with the panel meeting on Monday 16 November. Later rounds close at 5pm on Monday 18 January and Monday 15 March. To apply, you read the guidance notes, complete the application form and email it. Save your completed form as a PDF before you send it, as this is how Southway asks to receive applications. If you are not sure whether your idea fits, you can talk it through first. Contact Diane Roege or Maureen Ward on 0161 448 4200, or email d.roege@southwayhousing.co.uk or m.ward@southwayhousing.co.uk. This is a good option if your project is unusual or you want to confirm it suits the neighbourliness theme before the deadline. Official source: https://www.southwayhousing.co.uk/get-involved/beautiful-south-fund/. Last checked by GrantMatch on 28 October 2026.
Macc Hate Crime Awareness Week 2027 Grants (Manchester)
Macc (Manchester Community Central)
Macc (Manchester Community Central) is offering ten grants of £1,000 for projects that raise awareness of hate crime during Greater Manchester Hate Crime Awareness Week, which runs from 1 to 7 February 2027. The main aim of every funded project must be to help people understand hate crime and know how to report hate crimes and incidents. The grants are open to voluntary, community, faith and social enterprise organisations, as well as public sector organisations. You must be based within the city of Manchester, and your project must take place wholly within the city. Projects should run during and around the awareness week itself. Each grant is worth £1,000, and there are ten available in total. This is a small, focused fund, so it suits a clear, local project that can be delivered around the week. To apply, download the programme guidance and the £1,000 grant application form from the Macc page. Email your completed form to grants@macc.org.uk. Applications close at 12pm midday on Wednesday 11 November 2026. One practical point: Macc only accepts application forms in Word or.odt format, so save your form in one of those formats before you send it. Also, the funding is for the city of Manchester only. Projects based in, or taking place in, other parts of Greater Manchester will not qualify, even though the awareness week covers the wider region. Official source: https://manchestercommunitycentral.org/support-groups/funding-opportunities/hate-crime-awareness-week-2027-grants-programme. Last checked by GrantMatch on 28 October 2026.
Wythenshawe Community Housing Group Social Value Fund
Wythenshawe Community Housing Group
Wythenshawe Community Housing Group gives local groups £7,000 to £10,000 for projects that make a real difference in Wythenshawe. Projects can last up to three years. Decisions are due in January 2027. Applications close on 16 November 2026. Official source: https://www.wchg.org.uk/your-community/our-community-work/. Last checked by GrantMatch on 22 October 2026.
The Charity Service Greater Manchester Grants
The Charity Service
The Charity Service's Greater Manchester Grants support charities and community groups helping people who are disadvantaged, sick, disabled or living in poverty across Greater Manchester. The fund has three priorities. The first is preventing homelessness, through activities and services that tackle it. The second is reducing social isolation, backing work whose main purpose is to help people feel more connected. The third is support for vulnerable families and children, meeting their immediate needs when they face difficult, precarious or unsafe situations. You can ask for help with activity and project costs, capital costs or core running costs. The most you can receive in any one year is £3,000, and the average grant is around £1,000. About 40% of completed applications succeed. The fund normally focuses on groups that are rooted in their community, encourage participation, involve volunteers, have been active for at least three years, have a track record of delivery and spend no more than £1m a year. The next deadline is on 27 November 2026, and the grants committee meets on 18 December 2026. A further round closes on 5 February 2027. Requests of up to £1,000 are assessed as quickly as possible. Larger requests go to the committee. The funder invites you to get in touch to talk through your idea and to receive an application form. Grants are not paid retrospectively, so you cannot claim for costs you have already incurred. For requests over £1,000, you may be asked for a strategy document, a budget or cashflow forecast and an impact report. Official source: https://charityservice.org.uk/for-grant-applicants/. Last checked by GrantMatch on 28 October 2026.
The Charity Service Cinderella Grants (respite and short breaks)
The Charity Service
Cinderella Grants from The Charity Service help pay for respite care, short breaks, holidays, out of school clubs and group activities for children and young people aged under 25. The children and young people must be sick, have special educational needs or disabilities, or be disadvantaged for another reason. The activity should give them a positive experience and give their parents, carers and family a short period of rest. You can apply as a registered charity, constituted community group or CIC. Professionals such as social workers and teachers can also apply on behalf of a child or young person. Grants are for residents of Greater Manchester, East Lancashire, North East Cheshire and North West Derbyshire. Individual applications can receive up to £1,000. Group applications can receive up to £3,000, although the average grant tends to be around £1,000. The next deadline is 4.00pm on 27 November 2026, and the grants committee meets on 18 December 2026. A later round closes at 4.00pm on 5 February 2027, with decisions on 26 February 2027. Further rounds for spring 2027 will be announced. Before you apply, contact Pete Yarwood to talk through your idea and get an application form. You only need basic information at this stage, and he can confirm whether you are eligible. Keep in mind that the funder will normally only pay for respite where the family cannot afford it, or where the local authority cannot provide it. Every application must be approved before the activity takes place, because grants are never paid retrospectively. Individual applications must be completed by a sponsor, such as a social worker, GP or teacher, who knows the family well. Official source: https://charityservice.org.uk/for-grant-applicants/. Last checked by GrantMatch on 28 October 2026.
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.
Oglesby Spotlight: Local Climate Action (Greater Manchester)
The Oglesby Charitable Trust
The Oglesby Charitable Trust is running an open Spotlight fund for local climate action in Greater Manchester. It has £100,000 to share in grants of between £500 and £5,000. The money supports work with local people that takes nature-based action on climate change. Your work should feature one or more of three themes. Representation means empowering people who are often left out of climate action because of their age, disability, gender, race or income. Cohesion means bringing different groups of local people together around climate action, building connections and tackling inequalities. Participation means giving people agency and a sense of ownership over shared work. The fund suits small charities, CICs and community groups with an annual income under £250,000. You do not need to be an environmental organisation. The trust welcomes community development groups, youth organisations, health and wellbeing projects and neighbourhood groups, as long as your work engages communities directly with local, nature-based climate action. Funding is flexible. You can ask for unrestricted funding, core running costs, project delivery, continuation funding or capital purchases. The trust asks that you do not include building costs or contributions to large-scale capital projects. The fund is open now and closes on 3 November 2026. Each organisation may submit only one application per round. The fund is aimed at groups that have never been funded by the trust, so current and past grantholders cannot apply. Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted. If you have not heard by 16 December 2026, your application was not successful this time. Official source: https://oglesbycharitabletrust.org.uk/spotlight-local-climate-action/. Last checked by GrantMatch on 28 October 2026.
Funders with open grants in Manchester
- Manchester City Council (7 open)
- The Charity Service (2 open)
- City in the Community (Wembley Stadium Foundation) (1 open)
- Duchy of Lancaster Benevolent Fund (Greater Manchester Lieutenancy) (1 open)
- Macc (1 open)
- Macc (Manchester Community Central) (1 open)
- Manchester Active (1 open)
- Southway Housing Trust (1 open)
By grant size
| Largest award | Open grants |
|---|---|
| Up to £10,000 | 12 |
| £10,001 to £100,000 | 0 |
| Over £100,000 | 0 |
| Amount varies or not stated | 6 |
All open grants in Manchester (18)
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Duchy of Lancaster Benevolent Fund (Greater Manchester)
Duchy of Lancaster Benevolent Fund (Greater Manchester Lieutenancy)
The Duchy of Lancaster Benevolent Fund is a registered charity set up with the consent of His Majesty The King. It gives donations to community-based organisations and charitable causes that benefit local people. The fund covers Greater Manchester, Lancashire and Merseyside. This listing is for applications from Greater Manchester. The fund supports a wide range of community projects. It is particularly keen on work that benefits local communities and disadvantaged groups, and work that supports older people, vulnerable people and those in need of care. It also funds work that gives young people opportunities and education, strengthens community connections, or preserves and enhances local heritage, buildings or community assets. Money is typically used for specific projects or activities, equipment or one-off costs, and initiatives with a clear and measurable community impact. Grants are usually between £250 and £5,000, and most awards are around £2,500. A regional panel meets quarterly to review applications and looks at each one case by case. Priority goes to projects with a strong local impact, new applicants, work that shows clear need and benefit, and projects that support community collaboration. The fund especially encourages groups that have not had this funding before. One thing to plan for: the fund does not pay ongoing running costs or salaries. It will not fund the same organisation again within three years. It suits a defined project or a one-off purchase rather than core costs. Official source: https://manchesterlieutenancy.org/services/the-duchy-of-lancaster-benevolent-fund/. Last checked by GrantMatch on 28 October 2026.
Manchester Active grants for children and young people’s cycling
Manchester Active
Manchester Active is offering City of Cycling grants of up to £1,000 to help develop cycling activity for children and young people in Manchester. The money is for activity aimed at young people aged 6 to 16, and the activity must take place within Manchester. The grants are part of Manchester's wider push to become a truly cycle-friendly city. In 2024, Manchester became the first European Capital of Cycling. The new Manchester City of Cycling Implementation Plan (2026 to 2031) sets out a vision for cycling to be a safe, inclusive and accessible choice for everyone. The plan is a collaboration between the Council, voluntary and community groups and regional partners. This fund could suit you if you want to start or grow cycling activity for young people in the city. Manchester already has a wide mix of cycling, from Learn to Ride sessions and led rides to bike maintenance, BMX, track cycling, mountain biking and inclusive cycling for people with disabilities. You can apply for up to £1,000. Manchester Active says it currently has these grants available. To apply, you complete Manchester Active's funding form. One thing to note: this grant is only for children and young people's cycling. If your project is for adults, this fund is not the right fit. Manchester Active says that TFGM, Cycling UK and other organisations often have funding to support adult cycling. You can email info@mcractive.com to join a mailing list about available funding to develop cycling. If you have any questions about the grants, you can contact the Manchester Active team at info@mcractive.com. Official source: https://mcractive.com/cycling/. Last checked by GrantMatch on 28 October 2026.
Macc E26: free support for social businesses in Manchester
Macc
E26 is free support for social businesses in Manchester. It is not a cash grant. Macc delivers it as part of a new Greater Manchester-wide programme funded by 10GM. The programme aims to boost the support available to social economy organisations and community businesses. The support helps organisations start up, grow, operate sustainably and increase their impact. Macc says the programme connects organisations with expert advice, practical support and new opportunities. These help you build your capacity and reach wider markets. It suits organisations that reinvest their profits to achieve social or environmental goals. Macc's description of the social economy includes community interest companies (CICs), cooperatives, charities, social enterprises and individual social entrepreneurs. These organisations strengthen communities, create inclusive employment, build local wealth and deliver sustainable services and products. Macc also convenes the Manchester Social Economy Alliance (MSEA), working in partnership with Flourish Together CIC. The Alliance hosts events that include free training, peer support and one-to-one mentoring. It works to give the social economy a voice in local policy and procurement. It also helps organisations collaborate and share knowledge, resources and opportunities. You can also join the Manchester Social Entrepreneurs meetups, which bring like-minded people together to discuss projects, ideas and opinions. The same Macc page lists free resources on setting up a social enterprise or CIC. It also points to business advice services and to routes into social investment and community shares. One practical point: this is support rather than money, so it will not pay your costs directly. If you want to connect with Manchester's social economy network, you can contact the MSEA team by email. Official source: https://manchestercommunitycentral.org/support-groups/resources-library/support-social-enterprises. Last checked by GrantMatch on 28 October 2026.
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 facilities and increase participation in physical activities. Only organisations based in Manchester can apply.
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. It aims to help groups become more sustainable and build stronger community organisations. This is available to voluntary and community groups based in Manchester.
Improve your community
Manchester City Council
Manchester City Council offers funding to support projects that enhance local communities and improve quality of life for residents. The grant supports initiatives that address local needs and create positive change in Manchester neighbourhoods. Community groups and organisations working to improve local areas in Manchester can apply.
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Create free accountManchester Neighbourhood Sports Fund 2026-27
Manchester City Council
The Manchester Neighbourhood Sports Fund 2026-27 from Manchester City Council helps Manchester residents move more. Sport clubs and community organisations based in the City of Manchester can apply for grants between £250 and £3,000. The fund runs as a rolling programme from April 2026 to March 2027. The priority themes are low or no-cost activities, women's and girls' participation, activities for children aged 0 to 5, walk, run and cycle initiatives, and the retention and growth of participation. Your project does not have to fit these themes. However, applications that support one or more of them will be given priority. There are three funding levels. Level 1 offers up to £500 to help you meet minimum operating standards and strengthen governance, for example a PLI uplift, welfare officer training or governance support. Level 2 offers up to £1,500 to continue or improve existing programmes, such as equipment, venue hire, or marketing and engagement. Level 3 offers up to £3,000 for new, free or low-cost initiatives that increase participation. It can also cover small capital work, such as facility improvements or small refurbishments. Applications are reviewed in rounds. The review dates are 11 May 2026, 6 July 2026, 28 September 2026, 7 December 2026 and 1 March 2027, and the final deadline is 1 March 2027. You will hear the decision within 10 days of each review date. Keep two conditions in mind when planning. Level 3 initiatives must last at least 12 weeks. Venue hire under Level 2 is only funded if you do not own or lease the venue. Official source: https://manchestercommunitycentral.org/support-groups/funding-opportunities/manchester-neighbourhood-sports-fund-2026-27. Official source: https://manchestercommunitycentral.org/support-groups/funding-opportunities/manchester-neighbourhood-sports-fund-2026-27. Last checked by GrantMatch on 28 October 2026.
Questions
What grants are open in Manchester right now?
Today GrantMatch lists 18 live grants limited to Manchester or places within it. 7 close in the next 30 days and 10 have no fixed deadline.
Who funds grants in Manchester?
Today the funders with the most open grants here are Manchester City Council, The Charity Service and City in the Community (Wembley Stadium Foundation). Each grant page links to the funder's own guidance.
Are UK-wide grants included?
No. This page only lists grants that name Manchester or a place inside it, so it is not padded with national funds. Organisations here can also apply for grants open across North West England and the whole UK, which are on our North West England and UK-wide pages.
How do you check these grants?
We collect grants from official funder pages, GOV.UK, councils and community foundations, and remove them when they close. Each grant page links to its source and shows when we last checked it. Always confirm the details with the funder before you apply.