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The Equilibrium Foundation

Community Support Scheme

The Equilibrium Foundation's Community Support Scheme gives grants of up to £1,000 to not-for-profit organisations operating in Greater Manchester, Cheshire East or Cheshire West and Chester, for a specific project, activity or item of expenditure. Applications are reviewed twice a year and up to six winners are chosen per round (up to £6,000 in total per round). The next submission deadline is Monday 1 March 2027.

Apply on the funder’s site
You could get
Up to £1,000
Deadline
134 days left
1 March
Effort
Light
short form, little evidence needed

Who can apply

  • Not-for-profit organisations that are a registered charity, Community Interest Company (CIC), or constituted community group with a formal governing document; hold a bank account in the organisation's name; and operate within Greater Manchester, Cheshire East, or Cheshire West and Chester
  • Organisations must meet all of these criteria

What it funds

Specific projects, activities or items of expenditure that make a tangible difference in local communities.

  • The Foundation particularly welcomes projects supporting financial wellbeing and education
  • Mental health and community wellbeing
  • Youth development and employability
  • Reducing social isolation, particularly among older people
  • Supporting disadvantaged families and individuals

What it will not fund

  • General running costs
  • Salaries
  • Individuals (the scheme is for organisations only)
  • PTAs
  • Projects that promote political activities
  • Projects primarily involving animals
  • Commercial or profit-making enterprises

How to apply

  1. Check your organisation meets all the eligibility criteria
  2. Complete the online application form (Microsoft Form linked from the scheme page) by the submission deadline, Monday 1 March 2027
  3. Applications are reviewed and shortlisted by a panel, then the trustees of The Equilibrium Foundation select the final winners
  4. Successful applicants may be asked for a short update within three months of receiving the grant

Unsuccessful applicants are not notified; the Foundation encourages reapplying in a future round.

Have ready

  • Note: No supporting documents are listed
  • The application should include a clear description of the specific project or activity, a simple breakdown of how the money will be spent, and the number of people who will benefit and how

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