In partnership with Falkirk Health and Social Care Partnership (HSCP), CVS Falkirk & District is delighted to announce a new Falkirk Health and Social Care Partnership Localities Fund will open to applications on Thursday 15 October 2026. The Localities Fund will provide small (up to £2500) and medium (up to £5000) grants to eligible third sector organisations to support the delivery of activity that responds to local needs and contributes to improved health and wellbeing outcomes for people and communities.

Applications can be accepted from third sector groups and organisations including constituted (and unconstituted) community groups, charities, SCIOs, and social enterprises. Applicants should clearly identify which eligible locality (East, West and Central) their project will operate in and the communities or groups who will benefit. Within these localities, eligible communities include: Bainsford, Banknock, Bo’ness, Bonnybridge, Braes Villages (including Airth), Camelon (including Tamfourhill), Denny, Dennyloanhead, Dunipace, Falkirk town, Grangemouth, Hallglen, Langlees, Larbert, and Stenhousemuir.

Applications should prioritise one or more of the Fund’s four priorities in this round:

Managing Health and Wellbeing – to support individuals, their carers and families to plan, manage and understand their own health, care and wellbeing.
Community-Based Resource – improvement in clear, accessible and inclusive communication, ensuring individuals are aware of resources available in their community.
Mental Health and Recovery – ensuring support is available to help individuals with their mental health and recovery.
Partnership Working – improvement in partnership working and information sharing, resulting in improved experiences and outcomes.

Within alignment to these priorities, applicants must also show how their project will reflect the following principles:

Person Centred Care
Addressing Health and Social Inequalities
Equality, Diversity and Inclusion
Trauma-Informed Approaches

The Fund will be administered by CVS Falkirk & District as the Accountable Body. Funded activity should take place by Thursday 18 March 2027, with final reports submitted to CVS Falkirk & District by Wednesday 31 March 2027.

All applications must be submitted through CVS Falkirk & District’s Grant Funding Portal (linked for your convenience). To ensure eligibility, please read the provided Applicant Guidance document carefully before developing and submitting your application (linked).

The closing date for applications is 1pm, Thursday 12 November 2026. Applications submitted after this time will not be considered for any reason.

To support applicants to the fund, CVS Falkirk & District will host two information sessions in a hybrid format, based at our office (Unit 7b, Callendar Business Park, FK1 1XR). These will take place on Friday 16 October, 12pm – 1pm, and Monday 26 October, 6pm – 7pm. To register your place, please email: info@cvsfalkirk.org.uk detailing which session you would like to attend.

Further information about the fund is available from CVS Falkirk & District, please email: info@cvsfalkirk.org.uk