Grants in Staffordshire: what is open now
As of 29 October 2026, GrantMatch lists 14 live grants for organisations in Staffordshire. 6 close in the next 30 days, the first on 30 October 2026, 4 are open all year and 2 were added this week.
Last checked 28 October 2026.
Every grant on this page is limited to Staffordshire or to a town, district or council area within it, as named by the funder. Funders with open grants here include Community Foundation for Staffordshire & Shropshire, Lichfield District Council and Stoke-on-Trent City Council. Because each one is local, far fewer organisations can apply than for a national fund. Grants open across all of West Midlands are on our West Midlands page.
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Trent & Dove Community Grants 2026/27
Trent & Dove Housing
Trent & Dove's Community Grants help local projects that support, create and transform communities. You can apply for up to £2,000. The money could pay for equipment, help with rising utility costs, or support the development of a community project. Past awards show the range. Grants have funded Warm Spaces at a village hall, gardening tools to maintain a community garden, and an emergency door at a community centre. They have also helped a group called Tea and Tots cover rising running costs so these were not passed on to families. The fund suits organisations whose work supports the themes in Trent & Dove's Strategic Plan 2022-2027: community engagement; equality, diversity and inclusion; environment; health and wellbeing; and lifelong learning. Your project must be in an area that serves Trent & Dove customers. Not everyone who uses it needs to be a tenant. The next deadline is 13 November 2026. The panel meets on 1 December 2026 and you will hear the decision on 4 December 2026. If you miss this round, the next deadline is 12 February 2027. A panel of twelve Trent & Dove tenants and independent community representatives makes the decisions. Keep in mind that the grant cannot be paid into a personal account. You will need a business account, or Trent & Dove can pay your supplier directly. If you are successful, you must send brief progress reports until the grant is fully used, plus a full final report when the project ends. If you are unsuccessful, you will get feedback and you are welcome to apply again. Official source: https://www.trentanddove.org/grants-panel/. Official source: https://www.trentanddove.org/grants-panel/. Last checked by GrantMatch on 28 October 2026.
Trent & Dove Lifelong Learning and Young People Grants
Trent & Dove Housing
Trent & Dove Housing runs a Grants Panel with three grants: a Community Grant of up to £2,000 for community projects, and two grants for individuals. The Lifelong Learning Grant gives up to £750 to help you pursue continuous education and skill development. It can pay for educational opportunities for all ages or the cost of supporting equipment. Eligible courses include professional development, vocational training, certification programmes and other learning that supports your personal or professional growth. A food hygiene course is one example the page gives. The Young People Grant gives up to £250 if you are under 18. It gives up to £750 if you are aged 18 to 25 and live locally. It helps you gain life experience or develop a community project. The page gives examples such as a 15-year-old organising a litter pick with their school and a 16-year-old starting a book club for teenagers. A panel of twelve Trent & Dove tenants and independent community representatives decides on applications. The Community Engagement team supports the panel. Your idea should support the themes of Trent & Dove's Strategic Plan 2022-2027: community engagement; equality, diversity and inclusion; environment; health and wellbeing; and lifelong learning. The page lists 2026/27 application deadlines only under its Community Grant dates. It does not say whether these dates apply to the Lifelong Learning or Young People grants. It also says deadlines vary through the year, so contact the team to confirm the date for the grant you want. Decisions usually take a few weeks after the deadline. Keep in mind that funding cannot be paid into a personal account. You can use a business account, or Trent & Dove can pay the supplier directly. You will also need to send brief progress reports until the grant is used, and a final report when your project or course is complete. Official source: https://www.trentanddove.org/grants-panel/. Last checked by GrantMatch on 28 October 2026.
Young People's Emotional Support Fund (Staffordshire)
Community Foundation for Staffordshire & Shropshire
Staffordshire County Council is offering small grants, managed by the Community Foundation for Staffordshire & Shropshire, for projects that improve the emotional health and wellbeing of young people. Projects should support young people aged 11 to 19, or up to 25 for young people with SEND or an EHCP. The fund wants to help young people stay well, stop needs from getting worse, and build resilience, self-worth, positive relationships and self-care. Activities should focus on the 'getting advice' and 'getting help' areas of the iThrive framework. Fair access for young people who need support is a priority. It suits charities and community groups in Staffordshire, outside Stoke-on-Trent, that have been running for more than 12 months. Youth organisations are welcome. So are wider groups such as allotment groups, residents' associations or hobby clubs with inclusive, imaginative or innovative ideas. You can apply for up to £5,000. The grant can cover project, event, training and revenue costs, small items of equipment and proportionate core costs. The next closing date is 30 October 2026. The panel meets in the week of 9 November 2026, and payments start from 28 November 2026. Year 1 activities must be delivered by 31 March 2027. Think carefully about your project's main outcome. The fund will not pay for work where arts, sports or recreation is the main goal. It will not fund school-based projects where pupils are the main group taking part. It also cannot fund work that has already started, or overheads above 10% of your request. Official source: https://staffordshire.foundation/grants/staffordshire-organisations/young-peoples-emotional-support-fund/. Last checked by GrantMatch on 28 October 2026.
Kingsley Community Fund (Staffordshire Moorlands)
Community Foundation for Staffordshire & Shropshire
The Kingsley Community Fund supports organisations that provide facilities or services for people in the parish of Kingsley, in the Staffordshire Moorlands. It has a strong preference for projects that help children and young people. The fund was set up in 2017 from the sale of the former youth and community centre. There are two tiers. You can apply directly online for a grant of up to £1,000. For a grant of up to £20,000, you must first phone the Community Foundation on 01785 339540 to talk through your project. Larger applications will not be accepted without that conversation. The fund prefers capital projects, such as work on buildings and equipment, over running costs, unless your project extends an existing service. Eligible costs include equipment, capital, training, core, event and one-off project costs. Your project must improve or increase your services, make your organisation more efficient or resilient, or improve facilities for local people. The next closing date is 31 October 2026. The panel meets in the week commencing 16 November 2026. Notifications start from 16 November 2026 and payments from 28 November 2026. One important condition: the grant must be worth at least 33% of your total project cost. For larger projects, you need to show you have secured any other funding before money is released. You must also send key documents with your application. These include your governing document, accounts, a recent bank statement, safeguarding and equality policies, insurance and quotes for capital items. Applications without these will not be considered. Larger bids also need a business plan and community consultation. For building work they also need plans and permission. Official source: https://staffordshire.foundation/grants/staffordshire-organisations/kingsleyfund/. Last checked by GrantMatch on 28 October 2026.
Staffordshire County Councillors' Community Fund 2026
Staffordshire County Council
The Staffordshire County Councillors' Community Fund 2026 helps community groups across Staffordshire pay for local projects. Each county councillor has up to £2,500 to give out. They can split this into smaller grants, and there is no set minimum. Councillors can also team up to fund projects across their areas, or projects that work district wide or countywide. The fund covers four themes. Looking after yourself includes projects for physical health, wellbeing, resilience, independence and healthy lifestyles. Looking after those around you covers projects that connect people, give children and young people the best start in life, support people who need extra help, and promote independence, self-care and reablement. Looking after your place means improving where people live, developing community spaces and building community spirit. The fourth theme is cultural activity, such as inclusive events, support for local artists and creators, and pride in local heritage. Applications opened on 11 May 2026 and close at 23:59 on 1 November 2026. You must speak to the county councillor or councillors you want funding from before you apply, or you will not be able to go ahead. Some councillors like to gather a few applications before replying, so ask about their timescales. Plan your spending carefully. You are expected to spend the money by 20 March 2027 unless the council agrees otherwise in writing. Retrospective applications are not accepted, apart from Staffordshire Day activities, and the deadline for those was 30 June 2026. By applying, you accept the council's funding conditions. If you break them, the council may ask for the money back or bar you from future funding. Official source: https://supportstaffordshire.org.uk/county-councillors-fund-2026/. Last checked by GrantMatch on 28 October 2026.
Stoke-on-Trent Food Support Fund
Stoke-on-Trent City Council
Stoke-on-Trent City Council's Food Support Fund offers grants to local projects that help residents facing financial hardship get nutritious food and practical support. The money comes from the council's Crisis and Resilience Fund. The aim is to prevent food poverty, improve access to healthy food and strengthen community resilience. You can use the grant for a wide range of food projects. Examples include food banks and food parcels, community pantries, community kitchens and hot meal services. It can also pay for cooking classes and food skills sessions, or cooking equipment given alongside advice and support. Other projects offering crisis or preventative food support are welcome too. The fund suits charities, voluntary and community organisations, social enterprises, schools, food banks and health partners working in Stoke-on-Trent. Grants of between £5,000 and £15,000 are available. The council will assess applications on evidence of need, measurable impact, value for money and organisational capacity. It will also look at how your project supports both immediate crisis help and longer-term prevention of food poverty. It is worth showing clearly how your work does both. Applications must be submitted electronically by midnight on Monday 2 November 2026. You can request an application form by emailing crisisresiliencefund@stoke.gov.uk. One practical point to plan for: successful projects must be delivered by March 2027. That is a short delivery window, so make sure your plans are realistic for that timescale. Official source: https://www.stoke.gov.uk/news/article/2169/new_food_support_fund_launched_to_back_community_projects_tackling_food_poverty. Last checked by GrantMatch on 28 October 2026.
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Lichfield Heritage Shopfront Grant Scheme
Lichfield District Council
Lichfield District Council is offering grants of up to £30,000 to improve shopfronts in the Lichfield City centre conservation area. The money can help you restore historic features, make your premises look better and make them easier to access. The aim is a more attractive and welcoming city centre that celebrates Lichfield's distinctive character and encourages continued investment. The scheme suits businesses and property owners with premises inside the conservation area. A total of £400,000 is available across the whole scheme. The level of support you could receive depends on the nature and scale of your proposed work. Expressions of interest are open now. The council will consider them on a rolling basis until 31 March 2028, as long as funding remains available. You do not need detailed designs or full costings to express an interest, so you can get started early. If you are eligible, the council will invite you to submit a full application. Before you express an interest, read the applicant guidance to make sure your project is eligible and suitable. If you would like to talk through an idea first, the council's regeneration team is happy to help by email. Bear in mind that the scheme is competitive and discretionary. Funding is limited, and sending an expression of interest or a full application does not guarantee you will receive a grant. Because applications are considered on a rolling basis, the money could run out before the final date, so it is worth acting sooner rather than later. Official source: https://www.lichfielddc.gov.uk/planning/shopfront-grant-scheme. Last checked by GrantMatch on 28 October 2026.
Lichfield Community Event Grant 2026/27
Lichfield District Council
Lichfield District Council's community event grant offers up to £3,000 to help local groups run events that bring people together. The fund supports community-led events that promote inclusion and wellbeing, celebrate cultural diversity and encourage people of all ages and backgrounds to take part. It suits not-for-profit organisations, community groups and voluntary groups based in Lichfield District that are planning an event within the district. If you run a local festival, fair, workshop, sports session or wellbeing activity, this fund could help. The grant can pay for the event itself. It can also cover practical costs such as venue hire, equipment and marketing. You can apply at any point in the year. There is no fixed closing date. Instead, grants are given out on a first come, first served basis. The main caveat is that funding is limited. Once the council has used up its annual budget, no more grants will be available until the new funding year begins in April. So if you have an event in mind, it makes sense to apply early rather than wait. To get started, download the grant overview and application form from the council's page. When you have filled in the form, email it to the council with your supporting documents. Official source: https://www.lichfielddc.gov.uk/community/can-i-fund-community-project/4. Last checked by GrantMatch on 28 October 2026.
Funders with open grants in Staffordshire
- Community Foundation for Staffordshire & Shropshire (5 open)
- Lichfield District Council (2 open)
- Stoke-on-Trent City Council (2 open)
- Trent & Dove Housing (2 open)
- Newcastle-under-Lyme Borough Council (1 open)
- Peak District National Park Foundation (1 open)
- Staffordshire County Council (1 open)
By grant size
| Largest award | Open grants |
|---|---|
| Up to £10,000 | 9 |
| £10,001 to £100,000 | 5 |
| Over £100,000 | 0 |
| Amount varies or not stated | 0 |
All open grants in Staffordshire (14)
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Community Investment Fund
Stoke-on-Trent City Council
The Community Investment Fund gives up to £50,000 to community groups in Stoke-on-Trent. You can buy equipment, materials, and other physical items for your project. The money cannot pay for salaries, rent, or running costs. Priority goes to projects that help children and young people, improve education and skills, or support health and wellbeing. Projects that make communities safer and cleaner also get priority. You can also apply if your project promotes Stoke-on-Trent as a destination. Applications are accepted on a rolling basis with no set deadline.
Newcastle-under-Lyme Community Fund
Newcastle-under-Lyme Borough Council
The Newcastle-under-Lyme Community Fund helps residents and organisations in the borough deliver one-off projects, events and activities. These should complement the council's objectives and improve the well-being of local neighbourhoods. From 2026-27, each of the 44 borough councillors will have a dedicated budget of £2,500 a year to use in their own ward. The aim is to let councillors respond quickly to the priorities of their local communities. The council gives examples of what the fund could support, and says the list is not exhaustive. These include Christmas trees, lights and decorations; new toys or equipment for playgroups and nurseries; outings for older people; renovating local landmarks; and contributions towards county council initiatives such as installing grit bins. The council says the fund will help support volunteers, community groups, schools, clubs and residents who bring people together in their area. If you are planning a small local project, event or activity, this could be a good fit. The fund comes from existing council budgets rather than new money. Most of it comes from the environmental sustainability element of the Civic Growth Fund. The rest comes from the discontinued Civic Pride Investment Fund. One practical caveat: the council is still developing a protocol so the fund runs in an open, transparent and accountable way. The announcement does not yet set out an application process, and the council says more information will be published on its website. Each councillor's budget is £2,500 a year in total for their ward. Official source: https://www.newcastle-staffs.gov.uk/news/article/531/council-creates-new-community-fund-for-borough-councillors. Last checked by GrantMatch on 28 October 2026.
Lichfield Community Event Grant 2026/27
Lichfield District Council
Lichfield District Council's community event grant offers up to £3,000 to help local groups run events that bring people together. The fund supports community-led events that promote inclusion and wellbeing, celebrate cultural diversity and encourage people of all ages and backgrounds to take part. It suits not-for-profit organisations, community groups and voluntary groups based in Lichfield District that are planning an event within the district. If you run a local festival, fair, workshop, sports session or wellbeing activity, this fund could help. The grant can pay for the event itself. It can also cover practical costs such as venue hire, equipment and marketing. You can apply at any point in the year. There is no fixed closing date. Instead, grants are given out on a first come, first served basis. The main caveat is that funding is limited. Once the council has used up its annual budget, no more grants will be available until the new funding year begins in April. So if you have an event in mind, it makes sense to apply early rather than wait. To get started, download the grant overview and application form from the council's page. When you have filled in the form, email it to the council with your supporting documents. Official source: https://www.lichfielddc.gov.uk/community/can-i-fund-community-project/4. Last checked by GrantMatch on 28 October 2026.
New Communities Resettlement Scheme (Staffordshire)
Community Foundation for Staffordshire & Shropshire
The New Communities Resettlement Scheme funds projects that help Ukrainian and Afghan guests settle in Staffordshire, become independent and feel part of their local community. It is run by the Community Foundation with Staffordshire County Council. The fund supports people who arrived through the Homes for Ukraine scheme and the Afghan schemes (ARAP, ACRS and ARP). It also supports Homes for Ukraine sponsors who are helping their guests. Projects might offer ESOL classes, pathways into work, health and wellbeing support, family activities or ways to connect with local communities. Past awards have paid for trauma training for youth workers, employability workshops, help furnishing new homes, and cultural and creative projects. Priority 1 and 2 projects cover English language learning and pathways to employment. Grants for these range from £1,000 to £20,000. Grants for Priority 3 and 4 range from £1,000 to £10,000. You can use the money for project staff, equipment, training, events, evaluation and core costs linked to the project. The funder has highlighted gaps, especially in Stafford. These include Christmas and February half term activities for families, youth activities at a central location, face-to-face family ESOL after school or at weekends, and an informal conversation group for women with pre-school children. Extra youth projects in Burton may also be considered. This is an open round. Applications are considered as they arrive, and the scheme will close once all the money has been awarded, so the funder encourages you to apply as soon as possible. Grants must be fully spent and delivery finished by 16 March 2027. The fund cannot support guests living in Stoke-on-Trent or outside Staffordshire. It also cannot support Ukrainians in the UK under the Ukraine Family Scheme or the Ukraine Extension Scheme. Official source: https://staffordshire.foundation/grants/staffordshire-organisations/newcommunities/. Last checked by GrantMatch on 28 October 2026.
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Create free accountLichfield Heritage Shopfront Grant Scheme
Lichfield District Council
Lichfield District Council is offering grants of up to £30,000 to improve shopfronts in the Lichfield City centre conservation area. The money can help you restore historic features, make your premises look better and make them easier to access. The aim is a more attractive and welcoming city centre that celebrates Lichfield's distinctive character and encourages continued investment. The scheme suits businesses and property owners with premises inside the conservation area. A total of £400,000 is available across the whole scheme. The level of support you could receive depends on the nature and scale of your proposed work. Expressions of interest are open now. The council will consider them on a rolling basis until 31 March 2028, as long as funding remains available. You do not need detailed designs or full costings to express an interest, so you can get started early. If you are eligible, the council will invite you to submit a full application. Before you express an interest, read the applicant guidance to make sure your project is eligible and suitable. If you would like to talk through an idea first, the council's regeneration team is happy to help by email. Bear in mind that the scheme is competitive and discretionary. Funding is limited, and sending an expression of interest or a full application does not guarantee you will receive a grant. Because applications are considered on a rolling basis, the money could run out before the final date, so it is worth acting sooner rather than later. Official source: https://www.lichfielddc.gov.uk/planning/shopfront-grant-scheme. Last checked by GrantMatch on 28 October 2026.
Questions
What grants are open in Staffordshire right now?
Today GrantMatch lists 14 live grants limited to Staffordshire or places within it. 6 close in the next 30 days and 4 have no fixed deadline.
Who funds grants in Staffordshire?
Today the funders with the most open grants here are Community Foundation for Staffordshire & Shropshire, Lichfield District Council and Stoke-on-Trent City Council. Each grant page links to the funder's own guidance.
Are UK-wide grants included?
No. This page only lists grants that name Staffordshire 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.