Creating a Playable Sandwell (CaPS) Grants Programme 2025-26 is now open for Applications
Creating a Playable Sandwell Grant Programme 2025-26 is a small grants programme designed to support voluntary and community sector (not for profit) organisations, including grassroot organisations. The Programme is designed to complement existing provision within the borough, encouraging children and young people’s participation in open, accessible, and quality free play experiences. It is targeted at all school aged Children and Young People in Sandwell (Reception to Year 11).
Funding Periods. You can apply for either:
- All three half term holiday periods (maximum 14 days) or
- One Saturday (term time) per month across the following 8 months (June 2025, September 2025, October 2025 November 2025, December 2025, January 2026, February 2026, March 2026)
You will be able to access the application documents via the link below:
Completed application forms to be submitted to: vsst_play@sandwell.gov.uk
Applications received after the closing date of Friday 4 April 2025 at 5.00pm will not be processed.
Rate Relief
Small Grants Programmes
- 2023/24 Welcoming Spaces initiative: run by SCVO and funded by the council
- Vision 2030 Community Grants Programme: run by SCVO and funded by the council.
- Town Grants