Go Play Grassroots 26/27 Application Form

Overview

Sandwell Council values the role of play in building children and young people’s confidence, self‑esteem, social interaction, mental health and wellbeing. The Go Play Sandwell Grassroots Grant Programme (formerly ‘Creating a Playable Sandwell’) supports voluntary and community sector (not‑for‑profit) organisations, including grassroots groups, to deliver open, accessible and quality free play experiences.

The target group is children and young people in Sandwell aged 5–11 years (primary age, typically Year 1 to Year 6) and up to age 16 for children and young people with SEND.

Funding Periods - you can apply for either:

• All three half term holiday periods (maximum 14 days in total) or
• One Saturday or Sunday (term time) per month across the following 8 months:
  • June 2026, September 2026, October 2026 November 2026, December 2026, January 2027, February 2027, March 2027.

BEFORE completing the application, please read the Guidance here.