The fund is aimed at supporting community-based initiatives that promote and develop good mental health and wellbeing within the adult population. A total of £25,500 is available to disburse through one year projects taking place between 1 March 2027 and 28 February 2028.
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
The maximum grant that can be applied for is £7,500, and a maximum of £5,000 in any application can be requested towards capital items. There is no minimum level that organisations can apply for, and in previous rounds the smallest grants allocated have been around £400.
