Foundational Economy Innovation Fund
Funds practical innovation in Greater Manchester's everyday sectors, strengthening care, education, retail, and hospitality delivery.
The Foundational Economy Innovation Fund sits under Greater Manchester Combined Authority and supports innovation in the everyday economy. It backs adult social care, early education and childcare, retail, and leisure and hospitality, with a focus on productivity and working conditions.
The fund uses competitive grants and has already run two rounds, backing 40 projects in Round 1 and 25 in Round…
Each grant below is a distinct funding opportunity with its own eligibility, scope, and deliverables.
Funds FEIF testing grantees scaling everyday-economy innovation projects through follow-on grants.
Funds Greater Manchester businesses testing everyday-economy innovation projects through FEIF grants.