Grants in Birmingham: what is open now
As of 29 October 2026, GrantMatch lists 5 live grants for organisations in Birmingham. 4 close in the next 30 days, the first on 6 November 2026, 1 is open all year and 0 were added this week.
Last checked 28 October 2026.
Every grant on this page is for the Birmingham area, as named by the funder. Some also cover neighbouring areas. Funders with open grants here include Birmingham City Council and Heart of England Community Foundation. Grants open across West Midlands are on the West Midlands page.
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Together on Culture: Magnets and Moonshots Fund (Birmingham)
Birmingham City Council
The Magnets and Moonshots Fund is Strand C of Together on Culture, a new arts and culture funding programme from Birmingham City Council. It is part of the council's Strategic Framework for Culture. The fund supports cultural events and activities that attract visitors, raise Birmingham's profile and bring wider economic and social benefits. It aims to help make Birmingham a vibrant and inclusive city. You can apply for between £10,000 and £50,000. The amount you ask for must be in proportion to the size of your event. The strand has a total budget of £200,000. It suits organisations planning cultural tourism events or activities that could draw people to the city. Applications are open now. The deadline is 1:00pm on Friday 6 November 2026, so time is short. Before you apply, read the Together on Culture applicant information, which sets out the full criteria and eligibility requirements. The council also publishes application guidance and questions, plus slides and updated FAQs from a funding webinar held on 7 October 2026. Your application needs more than the form. You must download and complete an application milestones spreadsheet, a budget spreadsheet and an output and outcome reporting template. You will also need your organisation's governing document, so gather these early. Together on Culture also has two local strands offering up to £10,000 each. These may suit you better if your project is focused on a neighbourhood. Official source: https://www.birmingham.gov.uk/info/50050/culture_arts_and_heritage/3176/culture_funding_and_opportunities/3. Last checked by GrantMatch on 28 October 2026.
Together on Culture: Local Cultural Event Fund (Birmingham)
Birmingham City Council
Birmingham City Council's Local Cultural Event Fund is Strand B of Together on Culture, a new arts and culture funding opportunity. It forms part of the council's Strategic Framework for Culture. The fund pays for arts and cultural events that are delivered locally, use local spaces and bring people together in their neighbourhoods. The aim is to give residents the chance to take part in arts and culture and to celebrate local creativity. If your organisation wants to run an event that does this in a Birmingham neighbourhood, this strand could suit you. You can apply for up to £10,000. The strand has a total budget of £100,000, and the council aims to make at least 10 awards. Applications close at 1:00pm on Friday 6 November 2026. You apply online after registering for a BRUM account, which lets you save your progress and track your application. You will need your organisation's governing document, so have it ready before you start. There is some paperwork to prepare. You must download and complete an application milestones spreadsheet, an application budget spreadsheet and an output and outcome reporting template. The council's applicant information sets out the full criteria and eligibility requirements. The application guidance and questions will help you complete the form. Slides and updated FAQs from the funding webinar held on 7 October 2026 are also available. A practical tip: keep your grant application profile number safe once you have it, because you need it to access the application form. If you have questions about the process or eligibility, you can email Art.Grants@birmingham.gov.uk. Official source: https://www.birmingham.gov.uk/info/50050/culture_arts_and_heritage/3176/culture_funding_and_opportunities/3. Last checked by GrantMatch on 28 October 2026.
Together on Culture: Local Cultural Improvement Fund (Birmingham)
Birmingham City Council
The Local Cultural Improvement Fund is Strand A of Together on Culture, a new arts and culture funding programme from Birmingham City Council. It is part of the council's Strategic Framework for Culture. The fund supports constituted organisations to deliver creative projects based on existing local cultural plans and strategies. Your project should make arts and culture more visible in local communities. It suits organisations that already know their area's cultural plans and want to turn them into activity people can see and join. You can apply for up to £10,000. The strand has £100,000 in total, and the council aims to make at least 10 awards. Applications are open now. The deadline is on Friday 6 November 2026. Before you apply, read the Together on Culture applicant information. It sets out the full criteria and eligibility requirements. The application guidance and questions will help you complete the form. You must also download and complete three documents: an application milestones spreadsheet, an application budget spreadsheet and an output and outcome reporting template. These form part of your application, so build in time to prepare them. You will need a BRUM account and your organisation's governing document. Keep your grant application profile number safe, because you need it to open the application form. Slides and updated FAQs from the funding webinar held on 7 October 2026 are available on the council's funding page. If you have questions about the process or eligibility, email Art.Grants@birmingham.gov.uk. Together on Culture also has two other strands: a local cultural event fund and a cultural tourism fund for events that attract visitors to the city. Official source: https://www.birmingham.gov.uk/info/50050/culture_arts_and_heritage/3176/culture_funding_and_opportunities/3. Last checked by GrantMatch on 28 October 2026.
The Deutsche Bank Opportunity Fund
Heart of England Community Foundation
The Deutsche Bank Opportunity Fund is run by Heart of England Community Foundation. It supports registered charities, and community and voluntary organisations working to reduce homelessness across Birmingham. Grants of between £1,000 and £5,000 are available. The fund backs work that tackles disadvantage, prevents or eases poverty by providing food, offers activities that improve quality of life, and supports local solutions to meet local needs. If you are a charity or community group working on homelessness in Birmingham, this fund could suit you. It is a good fit for small, practical projects rather than large-scale programmes. The application deadline is 11 November 2026. Any grant you receive must be spent within 12 months of receipt, so it helps to plan your project timeline before you apply. One practical point to keep in mind: the foundation says it may close the fund early if it receives a high volume of applications. That means it is wise not to leave your application until the last minute. Before you apply, the foundation asks you to read the Fund Factsheet and its Essential Information. These will help you check that your project fits and that you have everything you need ready. You can start your application through the apply now button on the fund page. Official source: https://www.heartofenglandcf.org/deutsche-bank-opportunity-fund-2/. Last checked by GrantMatch on 16 October 2026.
Funders with open grants in Birmingham
- Birmingham City Council (3 open)
- Heart of England Community Foundation (2 open)
By grant size
| Largest award | Open grants |
|---|---|
| Up to £10,000 | 4 |
| £10,001 to £100,000 | 1 |
| Over £100,000 | 0 |
| Amount varies or not stated | 0 |
All open grants in Birmingham (5)
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Questions
What grants are open in Birmingham right now?
Today GrantMatch lists 5 live grants limited to Birmingham or places within it. 4 close in the next 30 days and 1 has no fixed deadline.
Who funds grants in Birmingham?
Today the funders with the most open grants here are Birmingham City Council and Heart of England Community Foundation. Each grant page links to the funder's own guidance.
Are UK-wide grants included?
No. This page only lists grants that name Birmingham or a place inside it, so it is not padded with national funds. Organisations here can also apply for grants open across West Midlands and the whole UK, which are on our West Midlands and UK-wide pages.
How do you check these grants?
We collect grants from official funder pages, GOV.UK, councils and community foundations, and remove them when they close. Each grant page links to its source and shows when we last checked it. Always confirm the details with the funder before you apply.