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GM Moving funding for sports cubs

These two new funds will help clubs to become even more safe, supportive, welcoming and inclusive environments.

What’s available

Fund 1: Training for Volunteers

  • Up to £500 to fully fund training, workshops and education opportunities for club volunteers, parents and athletes
  • Choose from our menu of welfare, inclusion, and safeguarding training from industry approved experts, or request training based on your clubs specific needs!
Fund information booklet: Welfare training for volunteersOpens in new windowApply hereOpens in new window
What’s available

Fund 2: Creating a positive culture

  • Up to £250 to cover the costs of gathering athletes’ voice and listening to what your members want
  • Up to £1500 to fund projects informed by your athletes’ voice that will create a positive culture at your club – one that is even more safe, supportive, welcoming and inclusive
Fund information booklet: Creating a positive cultureOpens in new windowApply hereOpens in new window

Applying for funding

  • Groups applying should:
    • Be based in Greater Manchester
    • Deliver sports and physical activity to children and/or adults
    • Have a constitution and a committee
    • See the information booklet for full eligibility criteria

  • Application deadlines:
    • Applications open on 24 February 2026
    • Applications close on 12 April 2026

  • Decision making:
    • Decisions will be made by a panel including a young person and community representation.
    • Applicants will informed of outcomes by 21 April 2026

  • For more information:

    If you have questions or would like support with your application, contact Rachel Garbutt:

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