We consider applications twice a year.
Autumn 2025
Opening: 22nd September 2025
Closing: 24th October 2025
Awards Notified: 5th December 2025
Grant Guidelines
1:Trustees prefer applications from small groups, organisations, and self-help projects that only benefit Birmingham's residents.
2:Trustees prefer to support specific projects rather than general appeals.
3:Trustees prefer to support small groups, organisations, and self-help projects that do not have paid fundraisers.
4:Trustees limit the support of capital projects and will only occasionally support salary costs.
5:All questions on the application form must be fully answered.
6:You must have a bank account in the name of the organisation or group.
7:You must include a copy of your latest accounts and report with your application form.
8:If any of the details on your application form change, you must tell the trustees.
9:By submitting an application, you agree to include The Lord Mayor of Birmingham's Charity in your marketing and promotional materials.
10:By submitting an application, you agree to being profiled by the Charity in their marketing and promotional materials.