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Forever Manchester funds and supports community activity across Greater Manchester.

We manage and administer a number of funds. For support and guidance on the best fund to apply to, please call us before making an application.

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For help with deadline dates, eligibility, criteria, or if you encounter any problems, please contact our Awards Team:

0161 214 0940

awards@forevermanchester.com

Funding Information

Our Frequently asked questions (FAQs) provide extra info about our funding programmes, how they work, and who can apply. Our Supporting Information page can help you with the documents we require when submitting an application.

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Funds open for applications

DF Capital Foundation

Closes: April 13, 2026 12 Noon

Awards of £2,500 available for Grassroots Community Groups based in any of the 10 boroughs of Greater Manchester with an annual income of less than £25,000.

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Comic Relief and Sainsbury’s Holiday Activity and Food Programme

Closes: April 23, 2026 12 Noon

The aim of the Fund is to provide school children (up to Year 11) with improved access to summer holiday activity and food schemes. The programme will support organisations who already provide food and holiday activities to increase access and reach.

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Kellogg’s Breakfast Club Grants Programme

Kellogg’s has teamed up with Forever Manchester to award grants of £1,000 to school breakfast clubs, to help them provide breakfast to those children who need it most.

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Additional Information

Alternative Funding

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Community Toolkit

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Awards Process

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