Capacity Building

Community Matters have been negotiating for access to some computer based e-learning to support organisations as they return to work. This training should take 30 to 40 minutes to complete and is designed for staff and volunteers to do before the organisation re-opens.

The course covers:

The Edge Post Covid-19 Revival Fund is a one-off fund with up to £250,000 of grant funding available. Applications are welcomed for grants of between £10,000 and £50,000.

The Institute of Fundraising (IoF) have 1,500 free places for individuals from charities with an annual income of under £1 million.

For the first time ever, Fundraising Convention (#IoFFC) will take place online.

Ecclesiastical have launched the second phase of giving in their Movement for Good awards.

Designed to give eligible charities the financial assistance they need to help them make a real difference, Ecclesiastical are awarding a £50,000 grant to 10 charities.

The National Lottery Community Fund has launched the Coronavirus Community Support Fund (CCSF). It is part of the Government’s £750m support package for charities and local enterprises. The fund is aimed primarily at small to medium organisations in England to support you to continue to deliver services to people and communities affected by Covid-19.

The Next Steps programme is BBC Children in Need’s response programme designed to deliver support for children and young people affected by the COVID-19 pandemic. Eligible organisations will be able to apply for up to £80,000 for projects commencing in September 2020. These grants can last up to 18 months. It is designed for established organisations who are already delivering work in their communities and further afield.

One Manchester recognises that the summer holidays will present a challenge to many families who are struggling to feed their children healthy meals. This is especially the case for those who may benefit from free school meals or vouchers during term time.

Small grants from £50 to £1,000 are available for voluntary and community groups and social enterprises to encourage people who are usually less active to get out and start walking, or increase the amount they walk.

Applications that encourage people who are usually less active or inactive to start or increase the amount they walk whilst following social distancing guidelines.

Information for the bulletin is compiled from a number of sources including Grantfinder, and direct from funders themselves. It showcases just a few of the hundreds of funding opportunities available for local community, voluntary and faith organisations.

This bulletin is produced by a partnership of local support and development agencies across Greater Manchester.

The Prince’s Trust are launching a new grants programme for Greater Manchester, that seeks to support young people to cope with today and prepare for tomorrow. In partnership with GMCA, grants of up to £25,000 are available for organisations who support young people to remove barriers to engagement with employment, education or training.