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Organisations that have expressed or would like to express an interest to GM Futures in delivering sub-contracts under Greater Manchester’s 2014-2020 ESIF round are required to re-register through a new electronic tendering system.

As lead applicant for several ESF lots, the Manchester Growth Company, on behalf of GM Futures, has introduced a new electronic tendering system, Intend, to enable GM Futures to operate a more efficient and effective sub-contracting process and support improved communication to and from providers.

The Power to Change Initial Grants Programme (IGP) is designed to help existing community businesses that are in a position to significantly improve their long-term sustainability within six months of receiving a grant. This means that the Fund is looking for applications from existing organisations, which already have business plans in place and are ready to start work quickly on their proposals. The longer term funds, which will launch in early 2016, will include opportunities for new and early stage organisations to apply for funding.

The Youth Fund will provide core funding to organisations within the youth sector and outside. This is a direct response to what Paul Hamlyn Foundation found in from their strategy consultation – that in order to achieve greatest positive impact in the lives of young people you work with or for, you need to achieve a balance of stability, continuity and flexibility.

Global Fund for Women invests in women's groups that advance the human rights of women and girls and strengthen’s women-led groups based outside the United States by providing grants ranging from $5,000 to $30,000 per year for operating and project expenses.

First-time grant awards generally range from $5,000 to $13,000 per year. We value local expertise and believe that women themselves know best how to determine their needs and propose solutions for lasting change.