Tenant and resident groups
Grant funding
The following grant funding is available to groups who meet the
agreed criteria.
| Type of group | Grant | Amount | Availability |
| New council tenant and resident groups |
Starter
grant
(PDF file) |
£107 | Single grant payment from TPU |
| Existing council tenant and resident groups |
Continuing grant
(PDF file) |
Up to £270 | TPU grant, available on application dependent on meeting requirements stipulated in the application form |
| Private resident associations and community groups | Change grants | Up to £1000 | Capacity building grants allocated by the Voluntary Sector Grants team. |
| Private resident associations and community groups | Cash Grants | Up to £40,000 per electoral ward (not per group!) | Annual grants round for community/ environmental projects, administered by the Voluntary Sector Grants team. |
Grant Applications
Follow the links in the Grants column above to access the appropriate information or application form. The application forms state clearly what information groups must provide in order for the applications to be successful (shown in red at the top of each form). If you are unsure of your group’s eligibility for grant funding, please contact the TPU and we will be happy to assist you in your application.
The Scarman Trust Manchester can help to find funding opportunities for voluntary and community groups in Manchester, and help you through the funding process.
