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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.

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

DF Capital Foundation

Closes: September 11, 2025 12 Noon

Awards of £1,000 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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SWEF Enterprise Fund

Forever Manchester is working in partnership with SWEF to support young people aged between 18 – 30 from Greater Manchester who have set-up a business and are ready to take it to the next level but just need a bit of help to get there.

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Additional Information

Alternative Funding

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Community Toolkit

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Awards Process

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