Support Staffordshire is a countywide infrastructure organization for the VCSE sector, so its main role is supporting local charities and community groups rather than acting as a traditional grantmaker. The grant opportunities it lists skew toward small, place-based community funding from local councils and corporate/foundation partners, with themes around wellbeing, families, physical health, music, and community connection. It appears especially useful for Staffordshire-based nonprofits looking for locally relevant, accessible funding and practical support to deliver community projects.
Mostly a grant-listing and support platform rather than a direct funder; the opportunities it shares are typically small-to-mid-sized community grants, often local and place-based, with a mix of councillor funds, corporate community programs, and occasional larger lottery-style funding. Access varies by program, but many appear to be application-based with local eligibility rules and recurring annual cycles.
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Check the specific program page for eligibility and geography, since many opportunities are restricted to Staffordshire districts or named boroughs. For programs like County Councillor's Fund 2026, note the posted window (opened 11 May 2026, closes 23:59 on 1 November 2026) and avoid retrospective claims where prohibited; many other grants are likely awarded through separate partner portals rather than directly by Support Staffordshire.
Current and upcoming funding from Support Staffordshire that your nonprofit may be able to apply for.
Who can apply: Must have communicated with the county councillor(s) you are seeking funding from prior to applying. Community groups/organisations; further details on application form.
Deadline: Applications opened 11 May 2026 and close at 23:59 on 1 November 2026. Retrospective Staffordshire Day applications accepted until 23:59 on 30 June 2026.
Who can apply: VCSE organisations that want to develop or expand support for carers at a local level in Staffordshire.
Deadline: Applications now open; no closing date stated on the page.
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