Dudley Borough Voluntary Sector New Beginnings Funding Programme 2026

Newcomers from other countries to the UK are often the most vulnerable members of society and often face discrimination, substandard living, housing and working conditions and inadequate or restricted access to mainstream health services.

£175,000 is available for voluntary organisations and community groups, who operate in Dudley borough, to provide a range of activities in the community and safe spaces for newcomers to meet, make connections and promote inclusion, community cohesion, education and health.

Grants between £1000 and £30,000 for each project proposal will be considered.

Two funding rounds during 2026 will be held to encourage and support a range of short and longer-term projects. Projects can be delivered up to a maximum of 12 months or for shorter periods of time to pilot new ideas e.g. a few weeks to a few months.

How to apply: applications must be returned to Dudley CVS by:

• Round One: 12-noon Tuesday 24^th February
• Round Two: 12-noon Friday 18^th September

Forms to be sent to: kategreen@dudleycvs.org.uk

Click here to download the guidance pack and application form