Communities Mental Health and Wellbeing Fund
Third Sector Dumfries and Galloway (TSDG) has opened round six of 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 is 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 we’re looking 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.
We especially welcome applications supporting at-risk groups, including people facing socio-economic disadvantage, those with long-term health conditions or disabilities, older people, young people (16–24), LGBTI communities, and others outlined in our full guidance.
Who can 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.
Key dates:
- Closing date: 12 noon, Wednesday 21st October 2026
- Outcome notifications: by the end of January 2027
- Funded activity must run within 1st April 2027 – 31st March 2028, for a maximum of 12 months
Please carefully read the full application guidance and watch the webinar, available below, before applying, as they set out full eligibility criteria, what can and can’t be funded, and provide detailed guidance for completing each section of the application form.
Applications are screened by TSDG for eligibility before being assessed by an independent scoring panel.
For more information, contact wellbeingfund@tsdg.org.uk
