Our Manchester Voluntary and Community Sector Fund 2026-29
The OMVCS Fund helps support the sector in Manchester. It’s part of the Our Manchester Strategy 2025–2035, which sets the city’s priorities for the next ten years.
The connection between residents and their community organisations is strong. The Voluntary, Community, Faith, and Social Enterprise (VCFSE) sector is important to the strategy’s success.
What can the fund be used for?
You can use the fund to:
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Keep your group running (core costs)
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Run activities that help local people
How much money is available in total?
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From £10,000 up to £100,000 each year for three years (April 2026 to March 2029)
When can I apply?
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Opens: 9am, Monday 7 July 2025
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Closes: 12 noon, Monday 1 September 2025
Join an Information Event
Come to a free event to learn more. You can ask questions:
South Manchester
Tuesday 24 June
10am – 11.30am
Wythenshawe Forum, Simonsway, Wythenshawe, M22 5RX
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Online session
Thursday 26 June
2pm – 3pm
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