Grants in North West England

The NextGen Fund provides funding for grassroots community groups in Greater Manchester. The money helps projects that improve social mobility for young people aged 11-25. You must be based in one of

HMCTS offers funding to help digitally excluded people access court and tribunal services online. The grant pays for organisations to support users who struggle with digital barriers. You can get betw

The Department for Education is offering funding for new and innovative foster care models. You can apply for between £500,000 and £1,500,000. Only Regional Care Co-operatives and End-to-End fostering

The National Archives offers grants up to £30,000 for community heritage projects. You need at least one heritage organisation (like a museum, library, or archive) working with one community group. Pr

The Better Futures Fund Round 1 offers £39.8 million to tackle child poverty in England. DCMS wants to select one organisation or a group working together to deliver this programme. This is a Social O

This grant helps renters and flat owners buy and install electric vehicle charge points. You can get £300 to £350 towards the costs. The grant is available until 1 April 2027. You must be renting your

The Woodland Creation Planning Grant pays for creating woodland design plans. You can get between £1,500 and £30,500 to produce a plan that meets UK Forestry Standards. Landowners, land managers and p

This grant helps landlords install electric vehicle chargepoints and supporting infrastructure. Commercial landlords can get between £350 and £30,000 for chargepoints and infrastructure work. Resident

This grant helps electric vehicle drivers who rent their home or own a flat. It covers the cost of buying and installing EV charge points. You can get up to £500 towards these costs. The grant is avai

The National Archives offers Skills Bursaries of up to £1,000 for people working in community heritage. You can use the money for training, mentoring, workshops, or other professional development acti

The Life Sciences Transformational R&D Investment Fund Pilot provides capital grants for large-scale research and development projects in the UK life sciences sector. You can get between £5 million an

The Tree Health Pilot helps tree owners and managers in England deal with pests and diseases affecting their trees. You can get between £500 and £500,000 to fund tree health measures. The money can pa

Wigan Council offers funding to help local community groups and organisations run their projects. The grant is open to community groups based in Wigan Borough. The funding amount is not specified in t

East Salford Community Committee offers grants up to £3,000 for not-for-profit organisations in East Salford. Higher amounts may be considered for clear local priorities. The grant covers professional

This small grants scheme supports local organisations in Greater Manchester to encourage more women and girls to cycle. The funding is linked to the Women and Girls Summer 2026 campaign. Projects must

The Arts Society Grants support projects that help people access the arts and strengthen local cultural activities. The fund also helps develop skills in arts and heritage sectors. Only UK-registered

This fund helps sports clubs pay for training and workshops for volunteers, coaches, parents, and athletes. The goal is to create positive experiences and inclusive club cultures. Sports clubs and gro

This grant helps groups bring music to their communities across the UK. It supports projects that want to create sustainable music programmes. Groups, schools and organisations can apply for funding.

The Screwfix Foundation provides funding for charities to fix, repair, maintain and improve properties and community facilities. The money helps charities support people in financial hardship, sicknes

The Institute of Physics offers funding for projects that improve people's relationship with physics in their communities. The grant supports projects that reach groups currently underrepresented in p

The WCIT Charity fund supports IT projects for charities and non-profit organisations. You can use the money for IT activities that help your organisation. The fund is open to registered charities and

The Rayne Foundation offers grants to improve career development for care workers. This is the second round of funding with six grants available. The focus is on building cultures of trust, respect an

Community and Voluntary Services Cheshire East offers grants through three tiers of awards. The programme is open to any group in North West England, including registered and non-registered groups. It

Salford City Council offers funding for community groups in Little Hulton and Walkden. You can get up to £500 for one-off events. Groups can apply twice per calendar year. The council will also consid

The Lived Experience Support Grant funds one national organisation to coordinate lived experience across the Changing Futures programme. This grant helps embed the voices of people with multiple disad

The Volunteer Celebration Fund 2026 supports events and activities during Volunteers' Week (1-7 June 2026). You can get up to £1,000 to celebrate and thank volunteers in your community. The fund is fo

The Reel Impact programme provides grants to Black and Global Majority individuals and organisations in the film and TV industry. The funding supports skills development, leadership growth and network

The Austin and Hope Pilkington Trust operates a three-year rotation system. Different fields of interest are funded each year. The trust covers North West England. No specific funding amounts are list

The National Lottery Awards for All England Environment fund supports community projects that help the environment and connect people with nature. You can get funding for local projects that tackle cl

This programme helps school children up to Year 11 access food and activities during summer holidays. It tackles food poverty by providing balanced, nutritional, and sustainable food. The funding supp

This appears to be a collection of multiple different grant programmes rather than a single grant. The programmes include the National Lottery Awards for All England offering up to £2,500 for small gr

The Your Trust Middleton at Home Fund provides up to £1,000 for organisations in Middleton to run summer holiday activities for children and young people in 2026. The fund aims to support enriching an

The Flexible Growth Fund provides money from a £20 million pot to help ambitious businesses in Liverpool City Region grow. You can get funding to remove barriers that stop you investing in expansion p

Liverpool City Council offers grants up to £3,000 for grassroots music venues in Liverpool. The programme runs in partnership with Music Venues Trust. The funding helps venues continue operating and d

The Pink Ribbon Foundation provides financial support to charities in North West England. The grant details do not specify funding amounts or application deadlines. You need to be a registered charity

Liverpool City Council has £100,000 to help third sector organisations in Liverpool with rising energy costs. This funding comes from the government's Household Support Fund. It supports voluntary and

Grow Wild Youth Grants give up to £1,000 to young people aged 16-25 in the UK. You can use the money for creative projects that celebrate UK native plants or fungi. This is a youth-led funding process

The Veolia Environmental Trust offers grants for environmental projects in North West England. The Trust runs multiple grant schemes but specific details about funding amounts are not provided. Applic

This funding helps not-for-profit organisations give children under 18 access to water-based activities. The money supports learning, development and play through water activities. The programme aims

Lancashire County Council offers grants for environmental and community projects. The grants support organisations working on projects that benefit local communities and the environment. Applications

Lancashire County Council offers grants and loans through County Councillors who act as Champions. Champions can fund outside bodies and organisations that align with their specific portfolio areas. T

Parkinson's UK offers grants for physical activity projects across the UK. The funding helps people with Parkinson's disease become more active. There is a special focus on reaching people who are cur

Wigan Council offers community funding to help start community projects in Wigan Borough. This is part of their community funding support programme. Local community groups and organisations can apply.

Salford City Council offers grants to community groups in Ordsall, Quays, Pendleton and Charlestown. The funding supports five priority areas: children and young people, crime and disorder, environmen

The Empower Her Football Activity Fund supports projects that help more women and girls from underrepresented communities get involved in football. This fund is for organisations in North West England

Kellogg's offers £1,000 grants to school breakfast clubs in England. The money helps provide breakfast to children who need it most. Each grant is exactly £1,000. School breakfast clubs can apply for

This grant funds innovative projects that help people in need. You must be a registered charity or non-profit organisation based in North West England. The funder defines innovation broadly, including

The Lancashire Culture and Sport Fund supports organisations working in cultural and sporting activities across Lancashire. The fund is managed by Lancashire County Council. Applications appear to be

Manchester City Council offers funding to voluntary and community groups in Manchester. The money supports services and activities that help Manchester residents. You can use the funding for community

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

Parkinson's UK offers grants to help activity providers create physical activity opportunities for people with Parkinson's. The programme aims to help inactive people with Parkinson's become more acti

This grant supports Armed Forces Day events across the UK. It helps show support for servicemen and women, both past and present. Local councils can apply. Voluntary and community groups can apply. Sc

Liverpool City Council offers vacant council-owned land and property to third-sector organisations. You can use this to develop community-led housing projects. The scheme helps community groups create

The East Salford Community Grant provides up to £3,000 for not-for-profit organisations in East Salford. Higher amounts may be available in exceptional circumstances. You can use the money for profess

The Holiday Activities and Food (HAF) programme supports children from low-income families during school holidays. It helps tackle food insecurity and the holiday experience gap that affects some chil

Lancashire County Council helps county councillors support voluntary, community and faith groups in their local areas. Councillors can provide financial assistance to local organisations in their cons

The Cash for Kids Impact Grant supports community groups, schools and charities working with disadvantaged children and young people. You can apply if you are a registered charity with annual turnover

Salford City Council offers grants for community projects in Claremont, Weaste and Seedley areas. The funding supports projects helping children and young people, tackling crime, improving the environ

Salford City Council offers grants for community groups in Eccles, Winton and Barton wards. Start-up grants provide up to £150 for new groups getting started. Festival grants offer up to £550 for comm

Salford City Council offers up to £3,000 for community groups in Claremont, Weaste and Seedley. The grant tackles priority issues like supporting young people, reducing crime, improving the environmen

The True Colours Trust UK Small Grants programme supports local projects that help disabled children and young people up to age 25. It also helps children with life-limiting conditions and their famil

The Little Hulton and Walkden Budget Group offers grants up to £500 for community priorities. Community groups and organisations can apply twice per calendar year. The grants fund one-off events and c

The National Lottery Awards for All England Environment fund helps community groups tackle climate change and improve local environments. You can get money for projects that help people connect with n

The Benefact Trust Community Impact Grants support Christian organisations in North West England. The grants fund projects that make a positive difference to lives and communities. You must be a Chris

Tameside Rotary funds inspiring ideas and projects that bring people together to improve their local area. You can apply if you are a club, society, voluntary group, or local charity based in Tameside

This grant provides up to £1,000 for community groups near One Stop stores. You must be within two miles of a One Stop store to apply. The funding helps community groups with their projects and activi

The Wheels and Walks programme supports walking, wheeling and cycling groups in North West England. You get a year-long package of support from TfGM plus funding. The programme helps groups grow and d

The Innovation Sprint Programme is a fully-funded programme for small and medium enterprises in Liverpool City Region. You must be registered or have your main trading address in Liverpool City Region

Multiple grant opportunities are available for charities and community groups across the UK. The Sasha Foundation supports groups with various projects. The Fore offers unrestricted grants to help sma

This programme develops leadership skills for managers in growing small businesses across Liverpool City Region. It aims to improve productivity and business performance. The programme is for SMEs wit

Gateway Angels provides investment funding for early-stage companies with innovative ideas. You can get between £50,000 and £1 million in pre-seed or seed investment. Your company needs a strong manag

LYVA Labs offers investment packages between £25,000 and £250,000 for health and life sciences businesses. You must be based in Liverpool City Region. The fund targets innovators who have not yet rece

Manchester Active offers grants up to £1,000 for cycling projects that help children and young people. Your project must happen within Manchester City Council boundaries. It must benefit Manchester re

The Greater Manchester Victims Capacity and Capability Small Grant Fund supports VCSE organisations helping victims in Greater Manchester. This is part of a 3-year small grants programme that launched

This grant supports voluntary groups, community organisations, faith groups and social enterprises in Oldham. You must work directly with people recovering from addiction or mental health issues. The

British Gas Energy for Tomorrow helps grassroots sports clubs and community groups reduce energy costs. The fund offers matched funding for energy-saving improvements to your facilities. You also get

Liverpool City Council offers grants to property owners with empty properties that need repairs and improvements. The grant helps bring empty homes back into use. You must be a property owner in Liver

ChurchCare is the Church of England's Cathedral and Church Buildings Division. It provides funding for conservation work on historic church interiors and churchyard structures. The grants are specific

This appears to be a collection of multiple grant programmes rather than a single grant. The grants include the Albert Hunt Trust for mental health support, Postcode Neighbourhood Trust for North Engl

This appears to be a collection of multiple different grant programmes rather than a single grant. The programmes include National Lottery Awards for All England (up to £2,500 for small grassroots pro

This appears to be a collection of multiple different grant programmes rather than a single grant. The grants include community funding, defibrillator funding, sports grants, and church restoration gr

The Eccles Community Committee Grant provides up to £550 for community groups in Eccles, Winton and Barton wards. You can apply twice per calendar year for projects that address local priorities. The

The Henry Smith Foundation provides holiday grants for children aged 13 or younger who face financial hardship, disability, or other challenges. The funding helps pay for short recreational holidays o

Groundwork offers grants between £500 and £2,000 for small grassroots organisations. The funding comes from partnerships with Postcode Local Trust, Postcode Places Trust, and Postcode Society Trust. Y

The Covenant Fund offers grants to community projects that support armed forces members. You can apply if you run community-based initiatives that help armed forces personnel, veterans, and their fami

Holiday Hunger Grants help organisations provide food and activities for disadvantaged children during school holidays. The grants support projects for children up to 18 years old in North West Englan

The Better Futures Fund supports projects that tackle child poverty in North West England. It aims to improve school results, youth employment, and reduce youth crime. The fund focuses on addressing t

The Alec Dickson Trust gives up to £1,000 to young people who volunteer or do community service. The funding helps projects that improve lives of marginalised people in society. You must be UK-based a

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.

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

The Rochdale Refugee Welcome Programme supports refugees and asylum seekers in Greater Manchester. It funds English language education and employment support services. The programme focuses on cultura

The Army Benevolent Fund provides grants to charities and community interest companies. The funding supports projects that directly benefit the Army community. You can apply for money to help with ind

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

The GM Moving Creating Positive Culture Fund gives up to £1,000 to clubs in North West England. The money helps clubs create activities that build positive culture and inclusive environments. You must

This grant funds creative digital projects for arts and cultural organisations in England. You can create digital content for online or in-person audiences. The funding helps build the arts sector's c

The Youth Guarantee Trailblazer programme helps organisations support young people aged 17-21 who are not in education, employment or training. The programme provides pathways to help these young peop

Baltic Ventures Accelerator is a 12-week programme for ambitious founders in Liverpool City Region. You get £30,000 funding to turn your business idea into reality. The programme includes hands-on wor

Baltic Ventures Launchpad is a 12-week programme for ambitious founders in Liverpool City Region. You get hands-on workshops and expert one-to-one coaching. The programme helps you validate your produ

This programme supports digital, creative, tech and tech-enabled businesses in the Liverpool City Region. It helps growing technology-focused businesses scale up their operations.

Help to Grow: Management is a 12-week practical programme for small business leaders in Liverpool City Region. It covers all aspects of management including finance, growth strategies, and innovation.

BridgeAI provides funding and support to help businesses adopt AI technology. The programme targets companies in agriculture, construction, transportation and creative industries. It offers comprehens

Clean Growth UK helps businesses develop, fund, test and commercialise clean and green innovations. The programme supports businesses across various sectors that are working on environmental technolog

The ESA Business Incubation Centre helps UK space companies turn their technology into commercial products. You get support and funding to develop your space-related business idea. Your company must b

This grant funds community benefit projects in Ordsall, Quays, Pendleton and Charlestown areas of Salford. Priority areas include children and young people, crime and disorder, environmental improveme

Action Together offers micro grants of up to £1,000 for voluntary, community, faith and social enterprise groups in Rochdale Borough. The funding comes from Rochdale Borough Council's Public Health te

Action Together offers grants up to £1,000 for one-to-one coaching for VCFSE leaders. The funding comes from the Live Well Fund. You can use the money to pay for professional coaching sessions. This h

The Fore provides unrestricted grants to small charities and social enterprises in the UK. The funding aims to have a transformational impact on your organisation. You can use the money for sustainabi

The Tree Council's Branching Out Fund supports tree and hedge planting projects in North West England. The funding is for projects taking place during the 2026/27 winter planting season. This connects

The Changing Futures Learning and Support Grant funds one national organisation to coordinate learning and support across the Changing Futures initiative. This grant supports knowledge-sharing and col

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.

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

Liverpool City Council offers community organisations the chance to bid for publicly-owned land or buildings. The transfer must benefit local communities. Community groups can take ownership or manage

The Community Right to Challenge lets community groups take over council services in Liverpool. Voluntary agencies, charities, community groups, and groups of council employees can apply. You express

The Community Right to Bid helps community groups buy important local buildings when they go up for sale. You can nominate assets like pubs, shops, libraries or football grounds as community assets. W

The Liverpool City Region Life Sciences Innovation Zone offers support for life sciences businesses. This is part of the Government's national Investment Zone Programme. You can access new state-of-th

The UK Youth Fund provides multi-year unrestricted funding to small youth and outdoor learning organisations. The fund is worth £10 million in total. It focuses on strengthening financial resilience a

The National Churches Trust Large Grants Programme helps Christian places of worship with major repairs and improvements. You can get funding for structural repairs and maintenance work costing more t

This fund helps charities and community groups tackle rough sleeping in England. You can get £50,000 to £200,000 per year for running costs or one-off capital projects. Your organisation must have und

The Youth Music Trailblazer Fund supports young people who want to change their lives through music. It helps those who face barriers because of who they are, where they come from, or what they are go

The BBC Children in Need Emergency Essentials Programme provides grants up to £1,000 for items that meet children's basic needs. The programme is delivered by Family Fund Business Services. It helps c

The National Lottery Awards for All funds community projects that bring people together in England. You can use the money for projects that build strong relationships and improve local communities. Th

The Rochdale Recovery Micro Fund provides up to £1,000 for community groups and projects in Rochdale Borough. The money supports voluntary, community, faith and social enterprise organisations that he

The Rochdale Communities Fund offers grants up to £500 for small community groups in Rochdale Borough. The money helps groups develop their ideas into sustainable organisations. You can use the fundin

The Dan Maskell Tennis Trust provides grants to help people with disabilities play tennis. You can apply if you are an individual with a disability or an organisation supporting disabled people. The t

The Strategic Legal Fund supports legal work that helps asylum seekers, refugees and migrants across the UK. This fund goes beyond individual cases to change laws, practices and procedures. It aims to

Tesco Fruit and Veg Grants help schools that lack money and resources. The grants pay for healthy food and activities that improve young people's mental and physical wellbeing. Schools and organisatio

The Fat Beehive Foundation provides funding to help small charities create websites or digital products. The money helps charities work more efficiently and effectively. This leads to better social ou

BFBS Big Salute provides grants for projects that help the military community in the UK and overseas. You can apply if you are a charity working with serving personnel, reservists, veterans, or their

The Young Futures Fund provides grants to organisations helping young people at risk of homelessness. The fund supports projects that increase access to safe and affordable housing. It also funds supp

The National Archives offers project grants for heritage organisations in North West England. This funding helps galleries, libraries, archives, and museums work with communities. The grants aim to ma

The Men's Health Community Fund supports projects that improve the physical, mental and social wellbeing of men and boys aged 16 and over. It focuses on those living in disadvantaged communities or ex

This fund helps Armed Forces families access good quality early childhood education and childcare near where they live or serve. The funding is for the 2026-27 period in North West England. You can ap

The Barclays Community Sport Fund supports grassroots sports groups in deprived and rural areas. You can get up to £1,000 to make sport more accessible to women, girls, and under-represented groups. T

Help the Homeless Grant Scheme provides funding for charitable organisations helping homeless people. The grant helps projects that support homeless individuals to return to the community and rebuild

Cycling UK's Big Bike Revival Fund supports people returning to cycling or starting to cycle. The fund helps organisations run cycling programmes and activities. It focuses on getting more people on b

Cellnex UK Community Fund offers grants up to £5,000 to community organisations in North West England. The fund supports communities where Cellnex operates its telecommunications infrastructure. This

Art Fund provides funding to help museums, galleries and visual arts organisations offer paid work experience to full-time university students. The funding helps students explore careers in the arts b

The Goldsmiths' Foundation offers funding for skills and training projects in the creative industries. The grants are available for organisations working in the UK. The funding focuses on developing c

The Healthy Hearts Grants programme supports community groups across the UK that promote heart health and healthier lifestyles. The funding helps communities reduce the risk of heart disease through n

The Caremark Community Care Fund offers small grants for grassroots community projects in North West England. The fund supports practical, community-led initiatives that improve quality of life and st

The Home Office Community Engagement Fund 2026-27 supports community projects in North West England. The fund runs from 2026 to 2027. The funding amount and application deadlines are not yet specified

This grant supports summer activities for adults aged 21 to 65 in North West England. You can use the money to transform outdoor spaces, run art festivals, or buy sports and arts equipment. Charities

The Stanley Smith (UK) Horticultural Trust provides funding for horticultural projects in North West England. The trust supports activities related to gardening, plant growing, and horticultural educa

Wigan Council offers funding to help community groups run local projects. The money supports community initiatives across Wigan Borough. You must be a community organisation or group based in Wigan to

The 7stars Foundation gives grants to help young people aged 18 and under. The foundation supports young people who face abuse, addiction, are young carers, or are homeless. You must be an organisatio

This appears to be a collection of different grant programmes rather than a single grant. The information includes various charitable trusts and foundations offering funding to registered charities an

The NFU Mutual Charitable Trust gives grants to charities working in agriculture, rural development and insurance. The Trust focuses on supporting projects in these three key areas across the UK. You

The Atherton Fund provides local funding for community projects in the Atherton area. Wigan Council runs this programme to support community groups and organisations. The funding amount is not specifi

The Tenant Together Fund supports tenant groups and community organisations in North West England. The funding helps bring tenants together and supports community projects in housing areas. Jigsaw Hom

The Happiness Fund supports grassroots, not-for-profit projects that build happy, strong, resilient communities. You must be a small, grassroots community organisation in North West England. Your orga

The Jerwood Foundation supports groups that make art available for public benefit. The fund focuses on emerging talent in the arts across the UK. You need to be an organisation working to make art acc

Salford City Council offers grants to not-for-profit organisations that improve wellbeing and health outcomes for local people. You must provide at least 25% match funding. Priority goes to activities

The Randal Charitable Foundation supports innovative projects that create life-saving or life-transforming change in communities. UK-registered organisations that have been established for at least th

The DPO Centre offers free data protection consultancy services to charities and not-for-profit organisations. This is not cash funding but professional advice to help you comply with data protection