Funding Opportunities & Support
A curated collection of trusted platforms, newsletters, and tools to help Sandwell’s VCFSE organisations stay informed about grants, funding rounds, and investment opportunities.
While Sandwell Catalyst is not a funding provider, we are committed to helping local organisations discover the support available to them. The funding landscape changes quickly, new grants appear every month, deadlines shift, and criteria evolve, so knowing where to look is just as important as applying itself.
This page brings together some of the best and most reliable places to find up-to-date funding opportunities. From specialist newsletters to regional grant directories, these resources can help you strengthen your bids, plan ahead, and secure the support you need to grow your impact.
We will continue to add to this page as new opportunities and platforms emerge.
hibretOne
Funding NewsletterhibretOne CIC produces a monthly funding roundup called Show Me The Money!, sharing opportunities, insights, and practical advice for VCFSE organisations across the West Midlands.
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Monthly curated funding opportunities
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Practical tips for grant applications
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Insights on community wellbeing, regeneration, digital inclusion, and skills
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Short summaries of government and sector updates
Subscribe to the newsletter: hibretone.org
SCVO
Sandwell Council of Voluntary OrganisationsSCVO maintains a well-curated funding search tool and publishes regular updates on opportunities relevant to Sandwell-based organisations.
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Search for open grants
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Access local funding workshops
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Receive updates tailored to the VCFSE sector
The National Lottery
Community FundOne of the UK’s largest funders of community projects, offering everything from small quick-response grants to large multi-year programmes.
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Community wellbeing
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Youth and family services
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Local place-based work
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Capital and revenue funding