Round 3 of the Falkirk Communities Mental Health and Wellbeing Fund for Adults is now closed.
We’d like to thank everyone for their interest, and wish them luck with their application.
CVS Falkirk & District is delighted to announce that applications to Round 3 of the Falkirk Communities Mental Health and Wellbeing Fund for Adults are now open!
Managed and distributed by CVS Falkirk, the fund aims to support community-based projects and initiatives helping address local mental health and wellbeing needs for people aged over 16 years old across Falkirk and District communities.
Charities, social enterprises, community and voluntary groups, parent councils, and other third sector organisations operating in the Falkirk Council area can apply for 3 grant types:
- Small Grants: up to £2,000 for unconstituted groups; up to £5,000 for constituted groups
- Medium Grants: up to £10,000
- Large Grants: up to £25,000
As in previous rounds, unconstituted groups are eligible to apply to the Fund, providing a unique opportunity for newer, smaller and grassroots organisations to access funding.
The Fund will close, and all applications must be submitted by, 12pm on Friday 3rd November 2023.
Applications to Round 3 of the CMHW Fund should be made through our bespoke Grant Funding Portal (GFP).
Next Steps
- Grant Funding Portal (GFP)
Those interested in applying to the Fund must register with our bespoke Grant Funding Portal (GFP) (linked for your convenience), as all applications will be submitted this way.
(Alternatively, if you have already registered with the GFP, please take this time to ensure your details are all accurate and up to date.)
- Online Information Sessions
Any interested groups and organisations who are considering or developing an application to the Fund are invited to join us at our online funding support sessions on the following dates. These sessions will also be an opportunity to receive support with using our GFP:
- Wednesday 27th September, 11am – 12pm, via Zoom (LINK)
- Wednesday 4th October, 1pm – 2pm, via Zoom (LINK)
Our team can also support you outside of these sessions.
To receive an invite to either session or to arrange another time to receive funding support, or for support on using the GFP, please contact Tariq Mahmood by email: tariq@cvsfalkirk.org.uk
Applying and Support
As above, all applications to Round 3 of the CMHW Fund should be made through our bespoke Grant Funding Portal (GFP).
The GFP is designed to make applying to CVS Falkirk funds quicker and easier, and has a range of resources and information to help you as your develop your application. We can provide you with a separate copy of the questions if you would like to prepare your application offline in the first instance.
Further details about applying to the CMHW Fund, including eligibility criteria, the Fund’s aims and priority groups, and the types of costs and projects that can be funded, is available to view on our GFP.
The Communities Mental Health and Wellbeing Fund was first launched by Scottish Government in October 2021, responding to the impact of distress and mental ill health caused by social isolation and loneliness, as well as addressing the mental health inequalities exacerbated by the COVID-19 pandemic.
A second round was announced in Spring 2022, after the incredible efforts demonstrated by the third sector across Scotland, thanks to the fund. The third round was announced by Michael Matheson, MSP and Cabinet Secretary for NHS Recovery, Health and Social Care, when he visited Bonnybridge-based social enterprise, Pause and Breathe CIC, based in his Falkirk West constituency (who have previously been successful in their application to the fund).
Through the previous 2 rounds, our team has distributed around £850,000 to the Falkirk District third sector.
