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. They are interested in bids in four key areas:
- Investment in skills
- Investment in local business
- Investment in communities and place
- Supporting people into employment
