GMCA 1655 & GMCA 1656 VCFSE and Participation Support (Live Well in Later Life Grants) (GMCA 1655 VCFSE and Participation Support (Live Well in Later Life Grants))
Greater Manchester Combined AuthorityEstimated Value
Not specified
Deadline
14 October 2026
Published
3 September 2026
Type
Not specified
Overview
Live Well in Later Life Grant OpportunitiesGreater Manchester Combined Authority (GMCA) is inviting applications for two new Live Well in Later Life grant opportunities, designed to support the delivery of the Greater Manchester Age-friendly Strategy and help older people to be more socially connected, have a stronger voice, and participate in their communities. Two grants are available: VCFSE Sector Support (£159,000) and Older People’s Leadership and Participation Support (£150,000).
Organisations, or collaborating organisations, can apply for one or both grants, with separate applications required for each opportunity. Applications should be submitted via The Chest
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Likely incumbents
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- 1
METRO DYNAMICS LIMITED
£268,065
total awarded
- 2
MARKETING MANCHESTER
£3m
total awarded
- 3
Bluestar Software Limited
4 contracts wonlatest 19 Feb 2026£119,580
total awarded
- 4
THE GROWTH COMPANY LIMITED
£76m
total awarded
- 5
HAYS SPECIALIST RECRUITMENT LIMITED
£176,200
total awarded
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Greater Manchester Combined AuthorityKey Dates
Published
3 September 2026
Submission deadline
14 October 2026
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