Funding

Manchester City Council wants your feedback on the priorities for the Cultural Partnership Grants 2026–2029 funding round! 

A new consultation is now open, giving you the chance to shape how cultural organisations are funded and supported. Your feedback will help make Manchester an even more vibrant, inclusive, and creative place for everyone. 

The Our Manchester Voluntary and Community Sector (OMVCS) fund is operated by The Our Manchester Funds team at Manchester City Council to support the priorities of the 

The We Love MCR Charity is seeking an enthusiastic trustee from the VCSE sector to support its grant-giving work across the city of Manchester. 

Apply to join their committed board of trustees if you have:

The Youth, Play, and Participation Service is pleased to provide advance notice of the upcoming Commissioning process, it is scheduled to launch week beginning 9th June 2025. 

This funding opportunity is for organisations based in Manchester seeking financial support for projects over a three-year period (subject to annual funding approval). This initiative aims to support impactful programmes that align with Council priorities and deliver positive outcomes for children and young people.

The Different Foundation, a charity registered in 2024, 'exists to embrace diversity, empower the underrepresented, and shape an inclusive future'.

'AI for All' is the Foundation's 'flagship programme' which offers one-off grants of up to £2,500 and four hours of specialised mentorship with respected leaders in AI. This mentorship provides practical guidance to enhance impact, improve programme delivery, and strengthen organisational capabilities.