Grants in North West England

Sustainable Drainage Systems (SuDS) in Schools Grant Scheme

Department for Education (DfE)

The Department for Education is offering grants to help schools in England reduce surface water flood risk. The scheme funds Sustainable Drainage Systems, which are features like rain gardens or permeable paving that manage rainwater on site. You can apply for between £10,000 and £1,000,000. This is a match-funded scheme, so the DfE will cover up to 50% of your total project costs. You must fund the remaining 50% yourself. The deadline to apply is 2 November 2026.

Rotary Community Grant 2026-27 - Oldham

Rotary Club of Failsworth and Chadderton

Small voluntary groups across Oldham Borough can apply for up to £1,000 for community activities. The next published deadline is noon on 30 November 2026.

Transferable Audio-Visual Equipment on Rail Replacement Coaches

The Department for Transport

The Department for Transport is offering up to £2 million to help coach operators buy audio-visual equipment for rail replacement services. The grant covers up to 75% of the cost of purchasing transferable equipment. This includes things like next stop announcements, so disabled passengers get clear journey information. From 1 August 2026, rail replacement coaches must provide audible and visible passenger information by law. The scheme runs for six months or until the money runs out. Applications close on 18 December 2026.

Electric vehicle chargepoint grant for residential landlords

Office for Zero Emission Vehicles

This grant helps residential landlords cover the cost of buying and installing electric vehicle chargepoints at their properties. It is funded by the Office for Zero Emission Vehicles. You can receive up to £100,000 in total. The deadline to apply is 1 April 2027.

Electric Vehicle Chargepoint Grant for Renters and Flat Owners

Office for Zero Emission Vehicles

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 available across the UK. It runs until 1 April 2027. You need to be a renter or flat owner who drives an electric vehicle. The grant helps make EV charging more accessible for people who cannot install chargers easily.

Community Hub Bursaries

The National Archives

The National Archives offers 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 you choose. Anyone at any stage of their career can apply. Applications are accepted on a rolling basis, with a deadline of 4 July 2027.

Life Sciences Transformational R&D Investment Fund (TRIF) Pilot

Department for Science, Innovation and Technology

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 and £25 million in funding. Your project must cost more than £100 million in total. The money supports innovation and health resilience projects that could bring economic benefits. This is separate from the Life Sciences Innovative Manufacturing Fund. The deadline is 1 April 2028. The fund is open across the whole UK.

Youth Jobs Grant

Department for Work and Pensions

The Youth Jobs Grant pays employers up to £3,000 for each young person they hire who would otherwise struggle to find work. It is part of the government's Youth Guarantee scheme. The money is paid in stages once you meet the scheme's conditions. You can apply if you are based in England, Scotland, or Wales. The grant is meant to add to your existing hiring activity, not replace it.

Cost of Living Crisis Greater Manchester 2026 Funding Programme

This grant supports voluntary, community and social enterprise organisations in Greater Manchester. Your organisation must have an annual income between £50,000 and £250,000. You need to be based and working in one of the ten Greater Manchester localities. The funding helps organisations that support people most affected by social inequalities. It focuses on those struggling with the cost-of-living crisis. The funding amount is not specified. There is no set deadline as applications are rolling.

GM Town of Culture Grants - Oldham

GM Town of Culture Grants support artists, individuals, and organisations in Oldham to develop new creative work. This includes new concepts, workshops, performances, or collaborations. The grants provide investment and the chance to showcase work as part of Oldham's GM Town of Culture year. Your work will enrich festivals, events, and community activity across Oldham.

Baltic Ventures Launchpad

Baltic Ventures

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 product ideas and connect with customers. You also join a supportive community of other founders. This is for people ready to turn their business ideas into real impact. The programme runs on a rolling basis with no fixed deadline. No funding amount is specified for this programme.

Baltic Ventures Accelerator

Baltic Ventures

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 workshops and expert one-to-one coaching. You also join a supportive community of other founders. The programme helps you validate your product and connect with customers. Applications are accepted on a rolling basis with no set deadline. This is for businesses ready to accelerate and scale up.

Gather Business Scale-up Programme

Growth Platform

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.

Gateway Angels

Gateway Angels

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 management team and a clear plan for how to sell your product or service. This is investment, not a grant, so you will give up equity in your company. Applications are accepted on a rolling basis with no set deadline. You need to be based in England to apply.

Help to Grow: Management

Growth Platform

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. Your business must have between 5 and 249 employees. You need to have been trading for at least 12 months. The programme is not available to charities. Applications appear to be accepted on a rolling basis throughout the year.

Innovation Sprint Programme

Growth Platform

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 to apply. Places are limited for eligible SMEs.

ESA Business Incubation Centre United Kingdom

ESA

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 be registered in the UK and less than 5 years old. You need to show a clear connection to space technology. You must have a viable business plan that demonstrates commercial potential. The programme provides ongoing support to help you grow your business. Applications are accepted on a rolling basis throughout the year.

Health & Life Science Fund

LYVA Labs

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 received equity investment. This is rolling funding with no set deadline. You can use the money to develop health and life science innovations. The funding comes as investment, not a grant, so you will give up some ownership of your business. Applications are accepted throughout the year.

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.

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 the city's cultural offer. This is a sustained funding programme running from 2026 to 2029.

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.

Claremont, Weaste and Seedley Community Grant

Salford City Council

Funding for community projects benefiting Claremont, Weaste and Seedley residents.

GM Nature Network Grants

GM Nature Network Grants

This grant supports charities and third sector groups in Greater Manchester. It funds work that creates wildlife-rich land as part of the GM Nature Network. The goal is to help deliver the Local Nature Recovery Strategy. Small grants are available, but the exact amounts are not confirmed.

BridgeAI

BridgeAI

BridgeAI provides funding and support to help businesses adopt AI technology. The programme targets companies in agriculture, construction, transportation and creative industries. It offers comprehensive support solutions alongside the funding. Applications appear to be accepted on a rolling basis.

Clean Growth UK

Clean Growth UK

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 technologies and sustainable solutions.

Rochdale Recovery Micro Fund £1k

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 help local people recover and strengthen communities. You must be based in Rochdale Borough to apply. The fund focuses on projects that directly benefit local residents. Applications appear to be accepted on a rolling basis with no set deadline. This is a small grants programme run by Rochdale Borough Council.

Eccles Community Committee Grant

Salford City Council

Funding for community projects in Eccles, Winton and Barton. Specific limits apply to start-ups, festivals and lunch clubs.

Tameside Rotary Community Cash Awards

Tameside Rotary wants to fund projects that bring people together to improve their local community. Clubs, societies, voluntary groups, and local charities in Tameside can apply. Your project must show a clear, positive difference for the area. No funding amount or deadline has been published for this grant.

Liverpool Grassroots Music Venues Support Programme

Liverpool City Council

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 develop local musical talent. Applications appear to be accepted on a rolling basis.

Community Asset Transfer (CAT)

Liverpool City Council

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 management of these public assets to deliver community benefits.

Manchester Active grants for children and young people’s cycling

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 residents. You need to sign up to Manchester Active's Provider Portal after getting funding. You must have £10 million public liability insurance. You need to meet Manchester Active's delivery standards. The application process is rolling with no set deadline.

Rochdale Refugee Welcome Programme (RRWP)

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 culturally-informed and trauma-aware provision. Services must be designed to meet individual skills and needs. The funding helps people access suitable employment support. No specific funding amounts or deadlines are mentioned. Applications appear to be accepted on a rolling basis.

Little Hulton and Walkden Community Grant

Salford City Council

Funding for community projects in Little Hulton and Walkden. The £500 limit applies to one-off events.

Salford Community Committee Grants - Area Funding Guide

Salford City Council

An overview of Salford neighbourhood funding. Choose your area for its criteria and award limits.

Oldham Summer HAF

Oldham Summer HAF

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 children. The programme runs in Oldham and provides activities and food support. Funding amounts are not specified in the available information. The programme appears to run on a rolling basis. You need to contact Oldham Council directly for full eligibility criteria and application details.

Greater Manchester Victims Capacity and Capability Small Grant Fund 2026

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 in May 2026. The fund prioritises victim support organisations in the voluntary, community and social enterprise sector. You must be based in Greater Manchester to apply. The funding amount and application deadline are not specified. This appears to be a rolling programme with multiple rounds.

Ordsall, Quays, Pendleton and Charlestown Community Grant

Salford City Council

Funding for community projects benefiting Ordsall, Quays, Pendleton and Charlestown residents.

Greater Manchester Green Spaces Fund

The Greater Manchester Green Spaces Fund provides grants to community groups who want to create more accessible, nature-rich green spaces. The fund focuses on areas where green space is most needed. It aims to increase the amount of green space available to local communities. The fund is managed by Action Together. Applications appear to be accepted on a rolling basis. The funding amount is not specified in the available information. You must be a community group operating in Greater Manchester to apply.

Cheshire Community Foundation - Open Grants Programme 2026

Cheshire Community Foundation

Community funding across Cheshire and Warrington. Micro grants reach £1,000, small grants £2,500, and main grants £15,000 with salary costs or £10,000 without. The next assessment cutoff is 14 October 2026.

Empty Homes Grant Scheme

Liverpool City Council

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 Liverpool with an empty property requiring work.

Community Right to Bid

Liverpool City Council

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. When these buildings are sold, your community group gets the chance to bid for them. This keeps valued local buildings in community use. The scheme is run by Liverpool City Council. There is no set funding amount as this is about the right to bid, not direct grants. You can apply at any time as there are no fixed deadlines.

Local Member Grants Scheme

Lancashire County Council

Local Member Grants offer £100 to £2,000 for eligible community projects in Lancashire. A group can approach more than one county councillor, but its total request across the scheme is capped at £2,000 per financial year. Awards depend on councillor approval and remaining funds.

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.

Community Led Housing (CLH)

Liverpool City Council

Liverpool City Council is offering vacant land and property to third-sector organisations. You can bid for these sites to build affordable, community-controlled housing. The scheme is based in Liverpool and is aimed at community-led housing projects. No funding amounts or deadlines are listed for this programme.

Community Right to Challenge

Liverpool City Council

The Community Right to Challenge lets community groups, charities, and voluntary organisations bid to run Liverpool City Council services. Groups of two or more council employees can also apply. You submit an expression of interest. If successful, the council opens a formal procurement process for that service.

Youth Guarantee Trailblazer

Liverpool City Council

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 people enter the workforce. Organisations that work with this age group can apply. The programme is run by Liverpool City Council as part of a national initiative.

Champion Grants Scheme

Lancashire County Council

Champion Grants support eligible projects linked to a Lancashire county council Champion’s remit. The minimum award is £100, with no fixed applicant maximum stated; each Champion’s remaining budget limits awards. New Armed Forces and Veterans applications are currently paused while revised arrangements are finalised. Other Champion routes have separate remits.

Live Well Community Fund - Coaching Grants

Action Together

Leaders working in Rochdale Borough can receive up to £1,000 for one-to-one coaching. Action Together offers this support through the Live Well Community Fund while funding remains available.

East Salford Community Grant

Salford City Council

East Salford supports not-for-profit community projects. Awards are usually up to £3,000, but larger requests can be considered where local need and priorities justify them.

The Covenant Fund

Liverpool City Council

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 families. The fund supports assistance, services, or activities for these groups.

Industrial Energy Transformation Fund (IETF) Phase 2

UK Government

The Industrial Energy Transformation Fund Phase 2 provides grant funding for businesses to deploy energy efficiency technologies and decarbonise industrial processes. You can get funding for mature energy efficiency technologies, deep decarbonisation processes, and feasibility studies. The fund helps businesses improve their industrial process energy efficiency. It is available to businesses in England and North West England.

One Oldham Fund Developing Recovery Communities Grant

Oldham Council

Oldham Council has set aside funding to support people in recovery from addiction or mental health issues. The money goes to voluntary groups, community organisations, faith groups, and social enterprises in Oldham. Your organisation must work directly with people in recovery to be eligible. Private companies and individuals cannot apply.

Communities Investment Fund

Wigan Council

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 apply. The funding amount is not specified, so it likely varies by project. There is no set deadline, which means you can apply at any time. This is a rolling programme where applications are reviewed regularly. You can use the money for community projects that benefit local people.

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 address local needs. Applications appear to be accepted on a rolling basis.

Flexible Growth Fund

Growth Platform

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 projects. Your project must create new jobs or secure existing jobs. The fund is designed to enable new economic growth in the region.

Leadership for Growth

Growth Platform

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 with scale-up potential.

Liverpool City Region Life Sciences Innovation Zone Programmes

Liverpool City Region

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-the-art facilities for your business. The programme provides dedicated business support and innovation programmes. It also includes training for new talent in life sciences. The programme is based in Liverpool City Region in North West England. No specific funding amounts or deadlines are mentioned. This appears to be an ongoing programme with rolling support.

Brighter Borough Fund

Wigan Council

Wigan councillors support local projects that improve community facilities, the environment or community life through the Brighter Borough Fund. Applicants must benefit Wigan Borough.