What's it all about?
This programme is now closed to applications.
On Saturday 9 and Sunday 10 September 2023, the Mayor’s Community Weekend returns to the West Midlands for the first time since the pandemic. This is a chance for communities and groups to come together to celebrate the strength and diversity of the communities across the region.
The Mayor’s Community Weekend encourages people to engage with their communities, bringing different groups together to strengthen connections and build new relationships.
We’re working with the Mayor of the West Midlands to offer groups up to £2,000 of funding to run events or activities, on the weekend of Saturday 9 and Sunday 10 September.
Communities or groups can apply for funding to run activities that celebrate and support building strong community relationships. We’ll prioritise grants that focus on one or more of the following:
- bringing communities together – connecting and strengthening the relationships between neighbours and neighbourhoods
- celebrating the strength and diversity of communities across the West Midlands, particularly the role young people can play in the communities
- bringing together volunteers and promoting volunteering
- creating more chances for communities to enjoy green spaces
We're offering grants between £500 and £2,000 of National Lottery funding from a total available fund of £150,000. This will be open to all of areas of the West Midlands, which includes, Birmingham, Solihull, the Black Country, Coventry, Warwickshire, Worcestershire, Herefordshire, Shropshire, Stoke and Staffordshire.
Events could include:
- sports events
- cultural events
- litter picks
- community gatherings such as picnics and celebrations
Tell us the date
You need to tell us the date of your event in your application.