The ALLIANCE Self Management Fund

Posted on May 4, 2018

The Health and Social Care Alliance Scotland (the ALLIANCE) have opened the next round of The Self Management Fund. The theme of this year’s funding is “Working Together to Strengthen Integration”.

Organisations can apply for up to £30,000 for projects lasting 12 – 18 months, with the projects beginning on Monday 1^st October 2018. Third sector and community-based organisations must be lead partners and grant holders in the project, however statutory sector partners are welcome.

The deadline for applications is 5pm on Friday 29^th June.

For further information, including how to apply, please visit the ALLIANCE website.

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Link Living are hosting the Google Digital Garage Bus on Friday 30th November, 9:30am – 2pm at the Link Academy, McKinven House, George Street, Falkirk, FK2 7EY.

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