Forever Manchester administers a number of funds that are available to groups and individuals across Greater Manchester.
The following grants are currently available:
FM Awards – Cash 4 Growth
FM Awards Cash 4 Growth fund is a new and innovative way of awarding funding, forget your generic application form questions, Forever Manchester want to hear how you are growing and connecting in your community . Cash 4 Growth is aimed at groups who are less than 5 years old or have under £25,000 in annual income.
Maximum award of £1,000 available to groups based in Bolton, Manchester, Oldham, Rochdale, Salford, Stockport, Tameside, Trafford and Wigan.
FM Awards with Express Solicitors
In partnership with Express Solicitors Forever Manchester are offering awards to community groups working in Northenden and Wythenshawe. Applicants must have an annual income of less than £100,000 to apply.
Maximum award available £500
Nine Lives Community Fund
The Nine Lives Community Fund is open to community groups running sports, health, wellbeing and
diversionary programmes for young people aged 10 – 18.
Maximum award of £2,000 available to groups working in any of the 10 boroughs of Greater Manchester
Royal Brewery Fund
The Royal Brewery Fund supports activity which promotes health, well-being, self-esteem and self-confidence, encourages community pride and brings communities together. Groups must be working mostly with over 18’s and be based in and around the Moss Side, Hulme, Whalley Range, Ardwick, Rusholme, Fallowfield, Withington and Chorlton areas of Manchester
Maximum award of £2,000
Sage Community Fund
The Sage Fund supports groups to develop life and employability skills and to nurture talent. The fund supports applications that help groups rather than individuals.
Maximum award of £2000 available to groups working in any of the 10 boroughs of Greater Manchester
The Seed Fund
The Seed Fund is for groups who are less than one year old with an income less than £5000; we can also support individuals with great community based ideas.
Maximum award of £2,000 available to those working in any of the 10 boroughs of Greater Manchester
For further information and to apply, contact Gayle, Gwen or Rosie, on 0161 214 0940, or email: [email protected].