A wide range of voluntary and community organisations in Birmingham and the Black Country can apply for up to £3000 from the Birmingham and Black Country Communities Fund managed by the Heart of England Community Foundation.
The Fund aims to support small charities, community and voluntary groups working to make a difference to local people across Birmingham and the Black Country. Grants can be made for projects that promote health and wellbeing; tackle disadvantage; support local solutions to meet local needs; promote community cohesion; and develop sustainable &v supportive communities. Grants can be made for a wide range of purposes including start-up costs for new organisations or projects;the extension and development of existing projects; pilot projects (to gather research and evidence) or the purchase of equipment and resources.
The fund is open to:
• Registered charities
• Constituted Community groups
• Companies Limited by Guarantee with charitable aims
• Community Interest Companies
• Co-operatives – registered Community Benefit Societies and registered Industrial and Provident Societies
• Social Enterprises
Further details are at http://www.heartofenglandcf.co.uk/birmingham-black-country-communities-fund/