Call for Applications: Forever Manchester Bright Futures Fund 2026 (With up to £5,000 in Funding)

Published: February 11, 2026
Deadline: February 26, 2026
Category: Grants
Oppotunity Locations: United Kingdom

Forever Manchester is currently accepting applications for its Bright Futures Fund 2026. Interested applicants are encouraged to click here to learn more about this opportunity and apply for it.

About Forever Manchester Bright Futures Fund

The Bright Futures Fund welcomes applications from Voluntary, Community and Social Enterprise (VCSE) sector community groups based in any of the ten boroughs of Greater Manchester. The Fund will focus on projects aiming to improve social mobility, develop skills and otherwise support people from a wide variety of backgrounds into or back into work and careers.

Sponsor Organisation: Forever Manchester

Benefits of Forever Manchester Bright Futures Fund

The maximum award request that will be considered is £5,000.

Forever Manchester Bright Futures Fund Requirements

Eligible Organisations

Applicants must:

Be part of the Voluntary, Community and Social Enterprise (VCSE) sector
Be based in one of the ten boroughs of Greater Manchester
Have an annual income of less than £250,000
The fund focuses on projects supporting social mobility and career development within Greater Manchester communities.