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Funding & Support

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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Supporting Information

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Funds open for applications

Manchester Building Society Community Fund

Closes: May 14, 2026 12 Noon

This fund welcomes applications from organisations supporting financial literacy, work and education.

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The NextGen Fund

Closes: May 28, 2026 12 Noon

Funding is available for grassroots community organisations based in any of the ten boroughs of Greater Manchester, focusing on projects aiming to improve social mobility for young people (between the ages of 11-25)

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Additional Information

Alternative Funding

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Community Toolkit

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Awards Process

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