Hyndburn Leisure will get cash to improve the leisure facility to include a large multi-use hall, community and wellbeing rooms, toilets and changing rooms, a café and bar area and storage spaces.
Meanwhile, Hare Hill House, a historical Georgian residence in Littleborough that has been turned into a community arts centre, is set to receive £337,00 for refurbishment work.
Prenton Rugby Club, in Wirral, was due to be handed £850,000 to redevelop facilities and put on more activities for the community.
The Brick Works anti-poverty centre in Wigan will get £274,00 to continue offering its services.