Grants of up to £5,000 available to bring communities together and reduce division across the city.
Funder
City of Wolverhampton Council
Funded by the Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government through the Common Ground Resilience Fund (CGRF)
Who can apply
Voluntary, community and faith sector organisations based in Wolverhampton, including:
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Charities
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Community groups
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CICs
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Social enterprises
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Co-operatives
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Faith and equality groups
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Voluntary organisations
You must have:
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A registered bank account in the organisation’s name
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A valid constitution
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Appropriate safeguarding policies
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Transparent governance arrangements
What’s funded
Projects that:
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Reduce divisions and build resilience in places facing cohesion challenges
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Strengthen relationships between communities
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Build ‘bridging social capital’
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Bring people from different backgrounds together through shared spaces and activities
Collaborative bids are strongly encouraged.
Eligible costs include:
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Direct staff costs
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Premises and project-specific running costs
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Equipment and materials
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Marketing and evaluation
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Travel and subsistence
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Procured services essential to project delivery
Projects must be delivered within Wolverhampton.
How much
Five grants of up to £5,000 are available.
A maximum of one award per ward area will be made to ensure city-wide coverage.
Deadline
5pm on Thursday 26 February 2026
Project timescale
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Decisions announced March 2026
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Projects must start no later than May 2026
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All funding must be spent by the end of the 2025/2026 financial year
How to apply
➡️ Download the full guidance and application form here.
📩 Email deborah.smith@wolverhampton.gov.uk for further info.