MCRactive European Capital of Cycling Small Grant Scheme

Manchester has been awarded the title of European Capital of Cycling (ECC) 2024. As part of this award Manchester Active is offering small grants to community groups to engage children and young people between the ages of 6-16 years* in cycling, including putting on events and activities.

We are offering grants of up to £500, however in exceptional circumstances or for multiple events, we will consider awarding grants of up to £1,000.

The application process is now open and applications will be considered on a fortnightly basis, after which we will inform applicants of the outcome, or contact them to seek further information. Funded activity must take place within the Manchester City Council area. Activity should start as soon as possible and take place in 2024.

If you would like to discuss the grant further before applying or need additional support, please email sport@mcractive.com.

Successful applicants agree to sign up to Manchester Active’s Provider Portal, where they will upload their documentation to demonstrate they meet Manchester Active’s delivery standards. Support will be given for this. https://providers.mcractive.com/

As grants are awarded as part of the European Capital of Cycling, the ECC branding and logos must be used in conjunction with any events and activities funded by the grant.

European Capital of Cycling website: https://mcrcapitalofcycling24.com/

If you are wanting to deliver entry-level cycling activity for adults, please see Cycling UK’s Big Bike Revival fund: https://www.cyclinguk.org/bigbikerevival/delivery-partners

*whilst children and young people aged 6-16 must be the main beneficiaries of the fund, wider families and younger children can also be included.