Apply for a grant
We currently have one grant opportunity open which is funded through the UK Shared Prosperity Fund (UKSPF).
UKSPF local community enterprise hub fund
The application deadline is 5:00pm on Monday 8 September 2025.
Grants of up to £25,000 are available for local community enterprise hubs (LCEH) to deliver tailored business support to:
- a minimum of 7 community enterprises
- the community enterprises must be in the LCEH's neighbourhoods
- the support must happen between September 2025 and March 2026
The support provided by LCEHs will strengthen community enterprises by:
- enhancing their business growth
- improving trading potential
- maximising the use of community assets to generate sustainable income
- improving access to social finance
Each hub will also benefit from a comprehensive business support programme delivered by a Business Diagnostics provider.
This programme will include:
- tailored business and asset advice
- opportunities for peer learning
- ongoing one-to-one support
Representatives from each hub will be required to participate in six structured support sessions as part of the programme.
Eligibility criteria for expressions of interest
We are inviting expressions of interest from LCEHs that meet the following criteria:
- Hubs based in Birmingham with established links within the communities they will work with
- Hubs that can deliver tailored business support to a minimum of seven local community enterprises between September 2025 and March 2026
- Hubs with demonstrable experience, skills, and capacity to deliver high-quality business support to community enterprises
- Hubs with demonstrable experience in delivering business support programmes specifically tailored to the needs of community enterprises
- Hubs that can engage with the wider UKSPF business support programme
Online information sessions
Sessions to support LCEHs in shaping their ideas will be held on:
- Wednesday 3 September at midday
- Thursday 4 September at 5:00pm
Expression of interest
If you are interested, email EastBhaminfo@birmingham.gov.uk to request an expression of interest form.
Page last updated: 21 August 2025