Aims/priorities: The Auto Trader Community Fund is provided by Auto Trader in partnership with Forever Manchester, the community foundation for Greater Manchester. The idea behind the Auto Trader Community Fund is to provide a positive, friendly and accessible approach to gaining much needed financial support for local groups. The funding aims to support local groups who are doing great things in their local community on a daily basis and intends to support the positive activities being undertaken by local groups.
Who can apply? Applications will be accepted from grassroots community groups based in any of the 10 boroughs of Greater Manchester.
To be eligible, applicants must:
- Have an annual income of less than £50,000.
- Be a small, community-based and locally controlled group that manages themselves, encourage people to get involved as volunteers.
- Need a bit of financial help to be able to work with their community the way they would like to.
Grant amount: Up to £1,000
Application process: The online application form and criteria can be found on the Forever Manchester website.
Deadline: The deadline for applications is 9 July 2021 (midday). Notification of decisions for this round are expected in early September 2021.
Contact information: Email awards@forevermanchester.com, Tel 0161 214 0940.
Website address: Auto Trader Community Fund