We’re excited to announce the Moss Side Youth Fund (formally known as the Moss Side Community Fund)
– a dedicated pot of funding for projects that support and empower young people in Moss Side.
This fund is a joint effort between MSV Housing, Manchester City Council, Arawak Walton, Jigsaw Homes and One Manchester. By working together, we’re pooling resources to back local ideas that make Moss Side a safer, stronger, and more positive place for young people to grow and thrive.
What We’re Looking For
Grants of £500 to £10,000 are available to help youth-focused groups, projects and organisations.
We’re particularly interested in projects that:
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Support early action – Activities that give young people positive opportunities and help steer them away from crime, violence or negative influences.
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Build youth-led resilience – Projects where young people take the lead in tackling issues such as wellbeing, community safety, food insecurity or digital exclusion.
Who Can Apply?
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Applications are welcome from groups and organisations working with young people in Moss Side.
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Informal youth groups and individuals can apply too – as long as they’re supported by a local organisation (such as a school, charity or community group).
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Larger bids (over £5,000) should show strong collaboration or partnership working.
What We Can Fund
We’re open to a wide range of project costs, including:
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Sessions, events or workshops
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Volunteer expenses (e.g. travel or food)
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Materials and equipment (from sports kit to art supplies or digital tools)
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Training and learning opportunities
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Specialist support (e.g. youth workers, peer mentors, wellbeing activities)
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Hiring safe community spaces
If it helps your project to succeed, we’ll consider it.
What We Can’t Cover
To be fair and consistent, we’re unable to fund:
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Projects outside Moss Side or those that don’t directly benefit young people
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Staff salaries or ongoing organisational costs
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Activities that have already taken place
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Large capital costs such as vehicles, buildings or refurbishments
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Political or religious activities (unless open and inclusive)
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Personal costs for individuals
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Anything unsafe or against safeguarding policies
