Dudley MBC Crisis and Resilience Fund (CRF) – Year 1 Grant Programme – Now open

Dudley MBC Crisis and Resilience Fund (CRF) – Year 1 Grant Programme – Now open

Closing date: Friday 2nd October 2026, 5pm

The CRF fund is designed to support organisations to help Dudley residents experiencing financial hardship, while also building longer-term financial resilience and wellbeing.

Grants of up to £49,000 are available to voluntary, community, faith, and social enterprise (VCFSE) organisations.

Please note that this is currently a one-off grant opportunity for 2026/27 only, and no commitment has been made by Dudley MBC to future funding rounds at this stage.

This year’s funding priorities are:

– Financial wellbeing and resilience
– Household essentials and practical support
– Food and community support
– Housing security
– Access and inclusion

Dudley MBC welcomes applications from organisations that can deliver meaningful support to Dudley residents and communities.

Full eligibility criteria, guidance, and application details can be found on the Dudley Crisis and Resilience Fund webpage:

https://www.dudley.gov.uk/council-community/cost-of-living/crisis-and-resilience-fund/

For questions, please contact the Public Health and Wellbeing Team at CostofLiving@dudley.gov.uk