UK Community Renewal Fund

The Community Renewal Fund (CRF) has been introduced by the UK Government for 2021/22 to support people and communities most in need across the UK.

The West Midlands Combined Authority has been nominated lead authority for the fund and is required to gather applications from Local Authorities, Universities, Colleges, Third Sector organisations and others.

The deadline for applications is Wednesday 12 May at 12 noon and all applications must be completed using the national application form.

You can find all key information in our Invitation to Bid.

We are interested in bids in four key areas:

1. Investment in skills
2. Investment in local business
3. Investment in communities and place
4. Supporting people into employment

See the Regional Priorities section of our Invitation to Bid for more information. 

Government has identified 100 “priority places”, including 5 local authorities in the West Midlands (Birmingham, Dudley, Sandwell, Walsall and Wolverhampton).

Please read the UK Community Renewal Fund Prospectus and the UK Community Fund Technical Note for Project Applicants and Deliverers before starting work on a bid. 

If you have any questions, please email us at CRF@wmca.org.uk