Communities Mental Health and Wellbeing Fund for Adults

The fund is aimed at supporting community-based initiatives that promote and develop good mental health and wellbeing within the adult population.

It is now open for applications for projects taking place between 1 March 2026 and 28 February 2028 and for the first time community groups can apply for either 1 year or 2 year grants.

Key Criteria

Applications must deliver against some or all of the local priorities for the fund. These are:

Reduction of Poverty
Social Isolation and loneliness
Prevention of Suicide
Support for Unpaid Carers
Support for Older People

There is just over £73,000 to disburse in each of the next 2 years. The maximum you can apply for is £7,500 per year, and of that, up to £5,000 can be for small capital items.

1 year projects need to take place between 1 March 2026 and 28 February 2027.
2 year projects need to take place between 1 March 2026 and 28 February 2028.

Find out more and access the guidance and application form by visiting our Managed Funds page in our Organisations, Fundinf and Fundraising section.