The Inclusive Communities Fund is now open

7 November 2023

The Inclusive Communities Fund was inspired by the momentum generated by the Birmingham 2022 Commonwealth Games. It aims to strengthen the achievements prompted by the Games, offering community organisations access to new funding to make a difference for the people they work with. The Fund will serve as a catalyst to address inequalities, forge deeper connections between individuals and organisations, and continue the legacy of the Games.

Grants will be available for projects that contribute to the four core missions of:

  • Improving health and well-being
  • Bringing people together
  • Helping the region to grow
  • Putting the region on the map.

The fund encompasses three key themes:

  • Physical activity and sport
  • Mental health and well-being
  • Arts, culture, and creativity.

The Inclusive Communities Fund is made possible by the UK Government through the Department for Culture, Media, and Sport (DCMS). It will be overseen by the West Midlands Combined Authority (WMCA) and administered by the Heart of England Community Foundation.

Applications are now open for four types of grants, ranging from Small Grants (£500 to £15,000) to Large Grants (£75,001 to £300,000), with all grants fully spent by December 2024.  

For more information about the Inclusive Communities Fund and how to apply, please visit the Heart of England website.