Forever Manchester

Connecting Communities at Christmas 2026 (Greater Manchester)

About this grant

Forever Manchester's Connecting Communities at Christmas 2026 offers 125 awards of £125 each to community groups in Greater Manchester to run Christmas activities that bring people together, such as community Christmas trails, parties with a festive lunch, carol singing, park gatherings or online bingo and quizzes. Apply using the online form by midday on Thursday 12 November 2026. If more eligible applications are received than awards, a draw is held, with priority for organisations with an income of £10,000 or less. Successful groups are told by email on 19 November 2026, when payments are released.