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.

How to apply

To apply for a Grant from Manchester Pride, you can request an application form for a Superbia Queer Arts Grant below.

Progress pride flags and fairy lights hang between the trees at the Gay Village Party.