WCC provides a range of resources and information on local and national funding opportunities via its Community Projects & Funding webpage. This includes a free, searchable database of opportunities aimed at individuals and organisations in the Worcestershire area.
Although largely designed for Voluntary, Community and Social Enterprise (VCSE) organisations, funding opportunities can be browsed by the type of organisation being targeted (e.g. research institution) and further refined based on the project focus (e.g. research and development). The following research and development subsets are used to categorise such opportunities:
- Arts & Humanities
- Biotechnology & Biology
- Economic & Social Research
- Engineering, Communications & Physical Sciences
- General Research & Development Activities
- Medical Research
- Natural Environment
- Science & Technology
Once signed up, users can also receive targeted funding alerts based on their profile.
As well as being a helpful tool in its own right when it comes to identifying relevant funding opportunities, the funding funder can also be a useful indicator as to potential avenues for collaboration by highlighting opportunities ostensibly aimed at community organisations for which a R&D partner might be beneficial or even required.
Register for access to the funding finder now to stay informed of local and national funding developments, expand your options for finding funding, and potentially strengthen your chances of securing support aligned with local priorities.