About the Fund
The Healthy Holidays Fund is open to voluntary, community and social enterprise (VCSE) sector organisations to provide food and activities for children in Salford during the spring (Easter), summer and winter (Christmas) school holidays.
This fund is a small part of a wider council-led Holiday Food and Activities (HAF) partnership programme aimed at addressing ‘holiday hunger,’ which particularly effects children eligible for free school meals. It is supported by Salford City Council using monies secured from the Department for Education.
How much can you apply for?
Applications are invited for projects up to a maximum of £10,000.
Meet The Funder
We are hosting an online Meet the Funder for applicants to hear more about the fund and to answer any questions.
It will be held online, on Thursday 12th February, at 1pm.
Please sign up here: https://www.salfordcvs.co.uk/form/healthy-holidays-2026-meet-the-f
How to apply
Please ensure you read the guidance notes in full as some requirements of the fund have changed this year.
Submit a completed application form by email to grants@salfordcvs.co.uk in Word format before the application deadline. Alternatively, applications can be posted to: Salford CVS, The Old Town Hall, 5 Irwell Place, Eccles, M30 0FN
Please note, late applications will not be accepted.
Application deadline
12.00pm (midday) on Friday 20th February 2026
Key documents
Guidance Notes (Word / PDF)Application Form
Application Form (Word)
Terms and Conditions
SCVS_TandCs_Grants_and_Investments.pdf