Heart of England Community Foundation Grants
Heart of England Community Foundation has 9 open funds listed here, 8 of which accept applications all year.
Checked daily. Last updated 9 November 2026.
Awards published
2,348
Typical award
£4,090
Most awards
£2,000 to £10,000
Most funded region
West Midlands
625 awards in 2025, down from 888 the year before.
Recent awards include New Beginnings Community (£3,000, 2025), Madrina UK (£2,476, 2025) and Churches Together in Balsall Common & Berkswell (£2,698, 2025).
Contains data from 360Giving publishers, used under open licence.
What Heart of England Community Foundation funds
Counted across the 9 open funds on this page.
No deadline listed
Check the funder's current application window before you apply.
Coventry, Solihull & Warwickshire Communities Fund
Heart of England Community Foundation
The Coventry, Solihull and Warwickshire Communities Fund is run by the Heart of England Community Foundation. The money comes from the earnings of the Foundation's own endowment fund. Grants of up to £3,000 are available for organisations in Coventry, Solihull and Warwickshire. The smallest grant you can request is £500. That makes it a good fit for smaller local projects rather than large-scale work. Your application must meet at least one of four aims. These are to promote health and wellbeing, to tackle disadvantage, to promote community cohesion, or to develop sustainable communities. The page does not give a closing date or say whether the fund is open all year, so you may want to look at the Apply button on the page to see how things stand before you start. One practical point to note. Before you apply, the funder asks you to read the Fund Factsheet and its Essential Information. These documents should explain the detail of what the fund will and will not support, so it is worth reading both before you put your application together. Official source: https://www.heartofenglandcf.org/coventry-solihull-warwickshire-fund/. Last checked by GrantMatch on 16 October 2026.
Edgbaston & Northfield NNS Fund for Younger Adults
Heart of England Community Foundation
Birmingham City Council funds the Neighbourhood Network Schemes behind it. The funder's website gives no deadline. Applicants must work actively within the Edgbaston or Northfield wards, as set by the constituency boundaries. Every funded activity must focus on citizens leading healthier, happier lives with increased financial capability in their own homes and communities. Projects must contribute to one of five outcomes: increased social participation, healthier lifestyles, maximised income, housing which supports independence, or carers feeling more supported. The funder lists aims such as making existing places and activities more accessible to disabled adults and investing in new community activities. Edgbaston priorities include transition to adulthood and digital inclusion. Northfield priorities include mental health and inclusive communication.
Chelmsley Wood East Pride in Place Community Fund
Heart of England Community Foundation
Local groups and residents can apply for £500 to £10,000 for community-led projects, activities and events in Chelmsley Wood East, Solihull. Projects must meet one of four aims: everyone together, active, learning or with the power to shape their area. The fund is open now, with no closing date published. Official source: https://www.heartofenglandcf.org/chelmsley-wood-east-pride-in-place-community-fund/. Last checked by GrantMatch on 3 November 2026.
Edgbaston & Northfield NNS Fund for Older Adults (50+)
Heart of England Community Foundation
The money comes from Birmingham City Council through its Neighbourhood Network Schemes. Applicants must work actively within the Edgbaston or Northfield wards, as set by the constituency boundaries. Every project must contribute to at least one fund outcome: staying engaged with social activity, living healthy lifestyles, or increasing financial capability. Northfield adds two more: keeping independence at home, and helping families and carers feel more supported. Edgbaston priorities include brain health as part of dementia awareness, preventing social isolation and men's health and engagement. Northfield priorities include mental health, falls prevention, digital inclusion and safety, supporting diverse communities and inclusive communication. The funder's website gives no deadline. Read the Fund Factsheet for your area before applying.
Alan Higgs Community Grants
Heart of England Community Foundation
The Alan Higgs Community Grants offer small grants of up to £1,000 to grassroots community-based organisations. The fund is run by the Heart of England Community Foundation together with the Alan Edward Higgs Charity, which has been making grants to charities across the West Midlands since 1979. The fund aims to support people in Coventry and Warwickshire. Your application needs to meet one of three aims: relieving poverty; promoting economic and community development, and employment; or general charitable purposes. Priority will be given to organisations whose focus is supporting children and young people. If that is your work, it is worth making it clear in your application. These grants are in addition to the Higgs Charity's normal grant making programme. They are designed to share expertise in making grants to small organisations, so the fund is a good fit if you are a small local group rather than a large charity. Before you apply, the funder asks you to read the Fund Factsheet and its Essential Information. These documents are linked from the grant page. Reading them first will help you check that your project fits the fund. The page does not give a closing date or say whether the fund is currently open, so it is worth looking at the funder's grant page for the latest position before you start work on an application. Official source: https://www.heartofenglandcf.org/alan-higgs-community-grants/. Last checked by GrantMatch on 16 October 2026.
Birmingham and Black Country Communities Fund
Heart of England Community Foundation
The Birmingham and Black Country Communities Fund offers grants to support people living in Birmingham and the Black Country. It is run by Heart of England Community Foundation. The money comes from the earnings of a number of endowment funds. These funds are created from contributions by individuals, companies and trusts, and the Foundation manages them. You can ask for between £500 and £3,000. The minimum request is £500 and grants go up to £3,000. Your application needs to meet at least one of four aims. These are to promote health and wellbeing, to tackle disadvantage, to promote community cohesion, or to develop sustainable communities. Think about which aim fits your project best and make that clear from the start. The page does not give a closing date, and it does not say whether the fund is open to applications right now. It does have an "Apply now" link and a Fund Factsheet that gives more detail about the fund. This fund may suit you if you are running a project that benefits local people in Birmingham or the Black Country and you need a small to medium grant. Make sure your request is at least £500, as smaller requests do not meet the fund's minimum. Official source: https://www.heartofenglandcf.org/birmingham-black-country-communities-fund/. Last checked by GrantMatch on 16 October 2026.
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Frequently asked questions about Heart of England Community Foundation funding
How many Heart of England Community Foundation grants are open right now?+
9 grants from Heart of England Community Foundation are open on GrantMatch today, of which 8 have no fixed deadline. The list is checked daily.
When is the next Heart of England Community Foundation deadline?+
The nearest deadline is 1 December 2026. Always check the funder's own page for the final date before applying.
How much does Heart of England Community Foundation usually award?+
Across 2,348 published awards, the typical Heart of England Community Foundation grant is £4,090, with most falling between £2,000 and £10,000. Figures come from 360Giving open data and describe past awards, not what is on offer now.
How do I apply for Heart of England Community Foundation funding?+
Each grant on this page links to the Heart of England Community Foundation application page for that fund. Read the funder's own eligibility criteria before you start, since terms differ between funds.