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Forever Manchester

DF Capital Foundation

Grants of up to £2,500 from the DF Capital Foundation, run by Forever Manchester, for small grassroots community groups based in any of the ten boroughs of Greater Manchester with annual income under £75,000. Requests are kept deliberately open - groups say what they want to do and the benefit to their community. The current round closes at midday on 22 October 2026, with decisions by early December 2026.

Apply on the funder’s site
You could get
Up to £2,500
Closes in
4 days left
22 October
Effort
Moderate
full application with documents

Who can apply

  • Grassroots community organisations - small, community-based, locally controlled, self-managing groups that involve volunteers - based in one of the ten boroughs of Greater Manchester with annual income under £75,000
  • Forever Manchester's general rules: registered charities, CIOs, constituted community groups, CICs limited by guarantee with an asset lock, and recognised not-for-profit bodies; a committee of at least three unrelated members, mostly from the area where the activity happens; two unrelated bank signatories not sharing an address; groups with income over £5,000 must be registered with the appropriate regulator; applications are not accepted where only one or two directors are Persons of Significant Control

What it funds

  • Any activity a local group wants to run for its community

The funder does not limit the type of request; applicants explain what they want to do and what positive things it will provide for their community.

What it will not fund

  • Activities that have already taken place or been paid for
  • Contributions to major appeals
  • Salaries
  • Activities promoting political or religious beliefs
  • Activity which should be provided by statutory services

How to apply

  1. Read the fund guidance and the Supporting Information guidance in full
  2. Contact the Forever Manchester Communities Team if unsure whether your request can be considered (awards@forevermanchester.com, 0161 214 0940)
  3. Complete the online application form and upload the supporting documents before midday on Thursday 22 October 2026
  4. Outcomes are sent by early December 2026; successful groups are paid by BACS within two weeks of the award letter

Do not start the activity until you hear whether your application has been successful.

Have ready

  • Governing document (constitution, articles of association or similar, including a dissolution clause)
  • Management committee details (names, addresses, roles and bank signatories)
  • Annual accounts (or, for groups under 12 months old, accounts to date or the last three months of bank statements)
  • Most recent bank statement showing the group's name, address and all transactions
  • Safeguarding policy (if working with under-18s or vulnerable adults)
  • Quotes for any single item over £100
  • Website and social media addresses (or an explanation of how you communicate if none)

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