Manchester Your Neighbourhood Fund
Funding
Up to £5,000
Deadline
Check with the funder
Location
City of Manchester
Applications
Rolling applications
Overview
Your Neighbourhood Fund gives up to £5,000 for community-led projects in Manchester. Each ward has £30,000 to share, and small or new groups are welcome. Projects can improve the local environment, tackle climate change, run community events, help a group start or grow, or share skills and knowledge. Your idea should match the priorities in your ward plan. You can apply at any time. Speak to your Neighbourhood Officer first; they can tell you what your ward is looking for. Official source: https://manchestercommunitycentral.org/support-groups/funding-opportunities/your-neighbourhood-fund. Last checked by GrantMatch on 17 October 2026.
Requirements to check
Who can apply:
Key requirements:
- For projects in a City of Manchester ward.
- Up to £5,000 per project, no minimum.
- Must fit a fund category and the ward plan priorities.
- Speak to the Neighbourhood Officer before applying.
Community-led groups and organisations running activities for residents of a Manchester ward. Small and new groups can apply, and groups without a bank account can work with a larger group. Talk to your Neighbourhood Officer or local councillors before applying.
This summary may not include every exclusion. Check the full eligibility rules, including who and what the funder will not support.
Resident groups and community organisations with a local idea for a Manchester neighbourhood.
Regions
No published award history for Manchester City Council. Some funders do not publish their grants data.
Full details from Manchester City Council
Manchester City Council's Your Neighbourhood Fund supports community-led projects that bring residents together and make local areas better. Each ward has £30,000, and the most you can ask for one project is £5,000. There is no minimum. Projects must fit one of the fund's categories: improving the neighbourhood environment, climate action, community events, setting up or developing community groups, or share and learn activities such as skills sharing, mentoring and digital skills. Ideas should meet the priorities in the ward plan. Applications can be made at any time.
Discuss your idea with your local councillors or email yourneighbourhoodfund@manchester.gov.uk, then complete the online application form linked from the fund page.
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