Inverclyde Communities and Mental Health Wellbeing Fund

Inverclyde Communities and Mental Health Wellbeing Fund 2026/2027

Year 6 of the fund opened for applications on 27 August 2026.

The Communities Mental Health and Wellbeing Fund for Adults was launched in October 2021 and has since distributed £99 million to community initiatives that support mental health and wellbeing across Scotland. In March 2025, £15 million was announced for Year 6 to be distributed across Scotland as part of the Fairer Funding for the Third Sector Pilot Project.

Last year, 28 projects were awarded a total of £167,747.64 to support a wide range of adult mental health and wellbeing activities across Inverclyde. As a result, the funding available for Year 6 annual projects is significantly lower, with £76,157.36 available to award.

View the list of successful past applicants.

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Fund Criteria

Eligible organisations that can deliver in Inverclyde can apply for funding for initiatives which focus on:

Projects that reduce inequalities in mental health and wellbeing, particularly for people and communities most at risk of poorer outcomes.
Activities that reduce social isolation and loneliness by helping people build trusted relationships, confidence and community connection.
Community-based support that contributes to prevention, early intervention, awareness, safety and timely access to appropriate help.
Projects that respond to the impact of poverty, the cost-of-living crisis and socio-economic disadvantage on mental health and wellbeing.

While the fund can support the expansion of activities, it is intended to provide additionality, not replacement funding.

Grant Levels

The maximum grant that can be requested for Year 6 is £15,000.

Applicants can apply for up to 100% funding towards eligible costs. There is no obligation to provide match funding. If an organisation is providing match funding, the appraisal panel must be satisfied this is in place before the project can proceed.

How to Apply

Organisations can apply to the Fund after the Fund launch on Thursday 27 August 2026. The online application form, guidance and FAQs can be found on our online application portal.

If you are unable to complete the application online, please contact the Funding Team at funding@cvsinverclyde.org.uk or call 01475 711733.

Please read the following documents prior to starting an application. This will ensure your project/organisation meets the eligibility criteria, complements the fund priorities, and that you have all information required to complete the online application form.

Funding Guidelines
Application Form Guidance
FAQs
Technical Guidance

Deadlines and Timescales – 2026/27

The following deadlines and timescales have been agreed by the Strategic Partnership Group for projects that can begin delivery before 31 March 2027.

Funding information session: Thursday 10 September 2026, 2:00pm – 2:45pm (online)
1-to-1 capacity-building support: available by appointment until Wednesday 7 October 2026, for new or previously rejected applicants only. Email funding@cvsinverclyde.org.uk to book.
Funding and assessment deadline: 10am on Friday 9 October 2026
Appraisal panel meeting: November 2026
Grant approval/rejection notifications: December 2026

Late applications will not be assessed.

Additional Resources

Funding Guidelines

Application Form Guidance

Frequently Asked Questions

Technical Guidance

Find out more

Organisations should read the full guidance before applying. The guidance includes detailed information about eligibility, fund priorities, what can and cannot be funded, and how applications will be assessed.

If you have any questions about the fund, please contact funding@cvsinverclyde.org.uk.

If you have any questions about the online application portal, please refer to the Technical Guidance document.

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Mental Health and Wellbeing Fund 2026/27: Applicant Information Session

Read the presentation from our recent online information session to learn more about the purpose and priorities of the fund, eligibility requirements, and the application process.

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Successful Funds for Years 5 and 6

Together, the following organisations will deliver vital support in areas such as suicide prevention, social connection, poverty and inequality, disability inclusion, bereavement support, and wider wellbeing. Read more on our fund announcement.