Support for applicants
We want to make the application process as simple and accessible as possible. A range of support is available to help you develop your idea and submit a strong application.
Online Guidance
All the information you need is available in our guidance documents, including:
- Programme overview
- Investment themes and priorities
- Expected outputs and outcomes
- Who can apply
- What your project must demonstrate
- What can and can’t be funded
- Application process
- How applications are assessed
- Outcome of your application
- Payments, procurement, and local spend expectations
- Monitoring, compliance, and assurance requirements
- Frequently Asked Questions
- Guide to completing the Expression of Interest Form
- Guide to completing the Full Application Form
Support with drafting policy documents
If your organisation does not currently have the required policies in place, support is available.
Applicants who need assistance with drafting any of the following documents can contact Sandwell Council of Voluntary Organisations (SCVO) for guidance:
- Safeguarding policy
- Health and Safety policy
- Privacy (Data Protection) policy
- Equality and Diversity policy
- Procurement policy
- Risk assessments
SCVO can provide advice and support to help you develop appropriate policies that meet the requirements of this application.
Application support sessions (1-1)
We offer one-to-one support sessions to provide additional help with completing your Expression of Interest (EOI) form. These sessions can support you to:
- Develop your project idea
- Check your eligibility
- Get advice on completing your application
You can access support in a way that suits you. This includes:
- Contacting the Neighbourhood Development Officer (NDO) by phone to discuss your project before completing your EOI
- Booking a 45-minute session with the Neighbourhood Development Officer for more in-depth, one-to-one support if needed
45-minute sessions are bookable through Eventbrite for the first month following the funding launch. We have listed 24 sessions across 8 dates.
After this period, appointments will no longer be managed through Eventbrite and can instead be arranged by contacting the Neighbourhood Development Officer via email or phone.
Contact a Neighbourhood Development Officer
All applicants must speak to a Neighbourhood Development Officer before completing an Expression of Interest (EOI) form.