
Forever Manchester cares about those people who care enough to act. We champion local people doing extraordinary things to make our communities thrive.

Our Frequently asked questions (FAQs) provide further information about our funding programmes, who can apply and the application process.

For help and guidance on your groups supporting documents and what Forever Manchester requires you submit alongside your application.

CLOSED FOR APPLICATIONS Funding up to £1,000 is available for community groups based in Greater Manchester. Closed midday on Friday 26th May 2023.

CLOSED FOR APPLICATIONS Grants of £100,000 or more are available to projects which support the health and well-being of communities disproportionately affected by the Covid-19 pandemic.

CLOSED FOR APPLICATIONS Funding up to £1,000 is available for community groups based in Greater Manchester. Closes midday on Friday 21st April 2023.

CLOSED FOR APPLICATIONS Funding up to £1,000 is available for community groups in South Trafford and its adjacent areas. Deadline 6th April 2023.

CLOSED FOR APPLICATIONS Kellogg's, together with Forever Manchester, are providing grants of up to £1,000 to school Breakfast Clubs.

CLOSED FOR APPLICATIONS Funding up to £1,000 is available for community groups based in Greater Manchester.

CLOSED FOR APPLICATIONS Funding up to £100 is available for community groups based in Greater Manchester wishing to celebrate Christmas together. Application Deadline: Friday 18th November.

CLOSED FOR APPLICATIONS We are offering 200 awards of £100, to help community groups across Greater Manchester get together and connect with their neighbours and communities over summer.

CLOSED FOR APPLICATIONS Funding up to £1,000 is available for grassroots community groups working with young people aged 11- 25 years within the boundary of the M60 motorway.

CLOSED FOR APPLICATIONS Funding up to £1,000 is available for community groups based in Greater Manchester.

Details of alternative funding sources from the National Lottery Community Fund, 10GM and NCVO can be found on this page.

NOW AVAILABLE. Forever Manchester's Community Toolkit is a collection of some techniques we've learnt that can help increase participation, discover new project ideas and forge more community connections.

All applications submitted to any of our open Forever Manchester funding programmes follow the same core process.