Grants
Manchester Pride Grants offer financial support for LGBTQ+ projects, initiatives and events contributing to the queer cultural fabric of Greater Manchester.
What is a Manchester Pride Grant?
The Superbia Queer Arts Fund and the Manchester Pride Community Fund are open year round to award grants to initiatives that benefit LGBTQ+ people in Manchester. There are four rounds of funding available that you can apply for. Applications are assessed by the Grants Panel on an ongoing basis so it’s a good idea to apply early. Successful applicants will receive their awarded funds within four weeks of the end of the funding round or, where possible, earlier.
The Superbia Fund:
Superbia is Manchester Pride’s year round calendar of Queer arts and culture. Grants from £250 - £1000 are available to support the staging of a Queer arts or cultural event or to bring to life a project or initiative with a message to challenge discrimination and raise awareness of LGBTQ+ issues. A Superbia Queer Arts Grant is enhanced with further promotional support from Manchester Pride and its Superbia initiative.
The Community Fund:
Grants from £250 - £1000 are available to support grassroots community groups and organisations. This fund is designed to support the activities of local community groups, voluntary groups and organisations that work towards improving the quality of life and wellbeing of LGBTQ+ people. Applications should include activities that are designed to support and include at least one of the following communities: LGBTQ+ disabled people, QTIPOC, Trans people.
The Legacy Fund:
Co-designed with local LGBTQ+ charities and organisations, The Legacy Fund benefits larger and longer term projects supporting the welfare of LGBTQ+ people in Greater Manchester. Applications open in November.
We’ve outlined a new Grant application process for 2022/2023.
Request an application form for a Superbia Queer Arts Grant below.
Issues that will be prioritised in 2022/2023
HIV Stigma
LGBTQ+ Events
LGBTQ+ Mental Health
LGBTQ+ Sexual Health
LGBTQ+ Wellbeing
Communities that will be prioritised in 2022/2023
Disabled LGBTQ+ people
Queer, Trans and Intersex People of Colour (QTIPoC)
Wider trans communities
Types of organisations that will be prioritised in 2022/2023
Grassroots community groups and networks
Local LGBTQ+ charities
Local HIV charities
Small, independent LGBTQ+ organisations
Who can apply for a Manchester Pride Grant?
Grants from the Manchester Pride Community Fund are available to LGBTQ+ community and voluntary groups, organisations and registered charities in Greater Manchester.
You can read the full 2022 Grant Making Policy here.
How do I apply for a Manchester Pride Grant?
Organisations are required to fill out a grant application form. There are two application forms depending on whether you want to apply for a Manchester Pride Community Fund grant, or whether you want to apply for a Manchester Pride Superbia Queer Arts grant.
Grant applications will be reviewed and rewarded by the Manchester Pride Board of Trustees and the Community Grants Panel which is currently being established.
When can I apply for a Manchester Pride Grant?
The Superbia Queer Arts Fund and the Manchester Pride Community Grants are open year round to fund initiatives that benefit LGBTQ+ people in Manchester. There are four rounds of funding available that you can apply for. Applications are assessed by the Grants Panel on an ongoing basis so it’s a good idea to apply early. Successful applicants will receive their awarded funds within four weeks of the end of the funding round or, where possible, earlier.
How do I join the Manchester Pride Community Grants Panel?
The Community Grants Panel is made up of a cross-section of independent stakeholders to represent Greater Manchester's intersectional LGBTQ+ communities. Applications for the Community Grants Panel are currently closed, but you can find out more details on the criteria here.
How does Manchester Pride raise money to distribute as Grants?
The Manchester Pride Community Fund raises essential funds to support LGBTQ+ communities. Every penny donated to the Manchester Pride Community Fund goes directly to LGBTQ+ causes and projects in Greater Manchester. This means none of the money you donate goes to the day-to-day operations of The Manchester Pride Charity.