Communities Mental Health and Wellbeing Fund
Third Sector Dumfries and Galloway (TSDG) administers the Communities Mental Health and Wellbeing Fund for Adults, distributing Scottish Government funding to grass-roots community groups across the region.
This year, £146,240.96 was available for new one-year projects (grants of up to £10,000 each), alongside continued support for organisations already in year two of a multi-year award.
What the fund is for: community-based projects that promote good mental health and wellbeing, or protect against distress and mental ill health, for adults aged 16 and over — particularly those tackling:
- Social isolation and loneliness
- Suicide prevention
- Poverty and inequality with a particular emphasis on responding to the cost-of-living crisis and support to those facing socio-economic disadvantages.
Who could apply: Small, grass-roots third sector organisations based or already delivering support services in Dumfries and Galloway (SCIOs, charities, constituted groups, CICs, community councils and more) with an annual income of no more than £1 million. One application per organisation. Organisations in receipt of a multi-year award cannot apply in this round.
Applications are screened by TSDG for eligibility before being assessed by an independent scoring panel.
For more information, contact wellbeingfund@tsdg.org.uk
