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Funding

We can help you find the right funding for your project or organisation.

Hundreds of funding opportunities exist with funds available from a few pounds to thousands of pounds, however, it is increasingly competitive.

Generally, funders want to fund good projects, groups and organisations that meet community needs, have an impact and improve people’s lives in some way.

Not all projects and groups need funding but if you think you do, WVCA can help you to find the right funder for your project, group or organisation and can provide support with the application process.

Funding opportunities

Here are the funding opportunities we have shared recently…

Funding for training female grassroots sports coaches

Funding for training female grassroots sports coaches

The Barclays Community Sport Fund is offering grants to help grassroots sports organisations train more female coaches in football, cricket and tennis. The funding aims to increase opportunities for women and girls by supporting new and aspiring coaches to gain recognised qualifications.

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Funding for grassroots sports clubs

Funding for grassroots sports clubs

The Aldi Sports Fund is offering grants to help grassroots sports organisations across England and Wales cover essential running costs. Funding can be used to support clubs in increasing participation, improving facilities and providing better opportunities for local communities.

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Funding for theatre sustainability improvements

Funding for theatre sustainability improvements

Theatres Trust, in association with the Wolfson Foundation, is offering capital grants to help theatres improve the environmental sustainability of their buildings. Funding is available for projects that reduce environmental impact through building improvements or more efficient equipment.

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Funding for projects improving children’s access to healthy food

Funding for projects improving children’s access to healthy food

Tesco’s Fruit & Veg Grants programme offers funding to schools, charities and not-for-profit organisations to help children and young people access free fruit and vegetables. The scheme supports projects that encourage healthy eating and improve nutrition through practical activities.

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Funding for organisations preventing homelessness

Funding for organisations preventing homelessness

The Lloyds Bank Foundation is offering unrestricted funding to charities, CIOs and CICs working to prevent homelessness through early intervention. The fund aims to support organisations helping people before they reach crisis point.

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Funding Opportunity – Youth Matters Fund Delivery Partner Competition

Funding Opportunity – Youth Matters Fund Delivery Partner Competition

The Department for Culture, Media and Sport (DCMS) is seeking a lead delivery partner to oversee the Youth Matters Fund – a major national programme designed to improve youth provision in underserved communities across England. This opportunity is aimed at organisations with the capacity and experience to manage large-scale grant programmes and work collaboratively across the youth sector.

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Meet the Funder – National Lottery Community Fund

Meet the Funder – National Lottery Community Fund

Thinking of applying to the National Lottery Community Fund? This free online Meet the Funder session is a great opportunity to hear directly from a Funding Officer before you submit an application. Hosted by SCVO, the session will be led by Donna Adams, Funding Officer at the National Lottery Community Fund, who will explain the funder’s current priorities, recent changes to its programmes, and what they’re looking for in successful applications

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Funding for Small Charities and Community Groups – Grants for Good

Funding for Small Charities and Community Groups – Grants for Good

The Matthew Good Foundation’s Grants for Good programme offers unrestricted funding to help small charities, voluntary groups and social enterprises continue making a difference in their communities. Funding decisions are made by employees of the John Good Group, so applications should clearly demonstrate the positive impact your organisation has on local people.

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Funding for International Creative and Cultural Partnerships – British Council Connections Through Culture 2026

Funding for International Creative and Cultural Partnerships – British Council Connections Through Culture 2026

Applications are now open for the British Council’s Connections Through Culture 2026 grants programme, supporting international creative and cultural collaborations between the UK and participating countries. The programme aims to foster meaningful partnerships, encourage cross-cultural exchange, and build long-term international relationships across a wide range of creative disciplines.

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Funding for community engagement in Low Hill Pride in Place

Funding for community engagement in Low Hill Pride in Place

City of Wolverhampton Council is seeking up to 10 voluntary and community sector organisations to help engage Low Hill residents, businesses and other local stakeholders as part of the Pride in Place programme. Successful organisations will deliver up to seven days of face-to-face outreach between 17 August and 25 September 2026, with a particular focus on reaching people whose voices may otherwise be underrepresented.

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Funding for youth-led climate and environmental projects

Funding for youth-led climate and environmental projects

Organisations can apply for grants of £1,000 to £2,500 to support youth-led climate and environmental projects across the West Midlands. Grants of between £1,000 and £2,500 are available. An organisation can receive up to three grants for separate projects.

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Funding for essential household items for children in crisis

Funding for essential household items for children in crisis

The BBC Children in Need Emergency Essentials Programme helps provide vital household items for children and young people whose wellbeing is being seriously affected by poverty, illness, disability, domestic abuse, homelessness, family breakdown or another crisis.

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How can I get support with funding?

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