We consider applications twice a year.

Spring 2024

  • Applications open — Monday 25 March
  • Applications close — Friday 26 April
  • Awards notified — Friday 7 June

Autumn 2024

  • Applications open — Monday 23 September
  • Applications close — Monday 25 October
  • Awards notified — Friday 6 December

Download an application form

Information for applicants

  • Trustees prefer applications from small groups, organisations, and self-help projects that only benefit Birmingham's residents
  • Trustees prefer to support specific projects rather than general appeals
  • Trustees prefer to support small groups, organisations, and self-help projects that do not have paid fundraisers
  • Trustees limit the support of capital projects and will only occasionally support salary costs
  • All questions on the application form must be fully answered
  • You must have a bank account in the name of the organisation or group
  • You must include a copy of your latest accounts and report with your application form
  • If any of the details on your application form change, you must tell the trustees
  • By submitting an application, you agree to:
    • include The Lord Mayor of Birmingham's Charity in your marketing and promotional materials
    • being profiled by the Charity in their marketing and promotional materials

Page last updated: 13 December 2023