Encouraging Grassroots Activity Fund Deadline

Age Scotland has launched their new fund, Encouraging Grassroots Activity, part of the About Dementia, Age Scotland and Scottish Government Partnership Fund.

The fund is aimed at smaller, grassroots organisations and groups looking to provide community-led support for people affected by dementia. A total of £145,921 of funding is available for this strand; applicants can apply for awards of £5,000 – £20,000 over a 12 month period.

The fund criteria and application process have been co-produced by About Dementia staff, and a lived experience panel of people living with dementia and unpaid carers. These individuals have been involved in the fund design, and they will be continually involved in the assessment and decision-making process as the fund progresses.

Those looking to apply are encouraged to get in touch with Age Scotland team members (listed below) and have a chat about their application before submitting:

• Jennifer Kean by phone: 0131 378 7283, or email: jennifer.kean@agescotland.org.uk
• Adam Huntley by phone: 0131 668 8053, or email: adam.huntley@agescotland.org.uk

The deadline for applications is 5pm on Wednesday 24^th August.

For further information, including how to apply, and all fund criteria and guidance, please visit the Age Scotland website.