Inverclyde Communities Mental Health and Wellbeing Fund for Adults 2024/25

Inverclyde Communities Mental Health and Wellbeing Fund for Adults 2023/24

Apply now for community projects supporting adult mental health

CVS Inverclyde is delighted to launch the Inverclyde Communities Mental Health and Wellbeing Fund for Adults 2024/25.

 

On the 15th of October 2021, Kevin Stewart MSP, Minister for Mental Wellbeing and Social Care, announced a new Communities Mental Health and Wellbeing Fund providing funding of £15million over two years.  The Fund is part of the overall Scottish Government’s Recovery and Renewal Fund and the Mental Health Transition and Recovery Plan.

 

In March 2024, The Scottish Government announced £15 million for 2024/25 allowing Inverclyde to continue the support of community-based initiatives focusing on the adult population (aged 16 and over);

  • promote and develop good mental health and wellbeing and/or
  • mitigate and protect against the impact of distress and mental ill health

 

Who Can Apply?

 

Applications will be accepted from a range of voluntary, ‘not for profit’ organisations, associations, groups and clubs or consortiums/partnerships which have a strong community focus, including un-constituted groups provided they have a bank account in their name.

 

This Fund aims to support initiatives which promote mental health and wellbeing at a small scale, grass roots, community level therefore it is anticipated that most applicants will have an annual income of less than £1m per year. However, in exceptional circumstances organisations with annual income in excess of £1m will be considered where they can demonstrate they will provide unique or new services not currently available in Inverclyde.

 

Fund Criteria

 

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

  • Tackling priority issues within the Mental Health and Wellbeing Strategy such as prevention, suicide prevention and reducing social isolation and loneliness.
  • Addressing the mental health inequalities faced by the ‘at risk’ groups locally.
  • Projects which consider the on-going effects of the cost-of-living crisis.

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

 

Grant Levels

 

The majority of grant awards are expected to be less than £10,000 and the maximum grant that can be requested is £15,000.   In 2024/25, £75,000 has been ringfenced for small organisations (defined as organisations with an annual income of less than £150,000).

 

Applicants can apply for up to 100% funding towards eligible costs. There is no obligation to provide match funding, however, if an organisation is providing match funding, the applicant must clarify the amount and confirm if this is committed.

 

Capacity Building Support

 

The CVS Inverclyde Team will offer a range of capacity building support activities. Some of these are specifically for organisations new to funding and those not currently constituted.

 

Prior to funding deadlines for 24/25:

  • Presentations on the Fund at established CVS Inverclyde networks
  • Virtual fund information session at 10am on Tuesday October 15th 2024. Click here to view the presentation from the session.
  • 1:1 advice and support for those organisations new to funding – these can be booked directly with the Funding team at funding@cvsinverclyde.org.uk. Places will be limited and accessed on a first come first serve basis and will be available until 28th October 2024.
  • Application enhancement service – available until Tuesday 29th of October 2024. Places will be limited and organisations new to funding will be prioritised.
  • Advice and support to un-constituted groups to become constituted.
  • Advice on the fund can be sought from the funding team at funding@cvsinverclyde.org.uk.
  • Signposting to other funds where relevant.

ICMHW Fund 2024-25

Guidance documents and application form below

Key Information and how to Apply

Please read the documents at the bottom of this page prior to starting an application to ensure your project/organisation meets the eligibility criteria, complements the fund priorities, and that you have all information required to complete the application form:

  • Inverclyde Communities Mental Health and Wellbeing for Adults – Fund Guidelines.
  • FAQ’s
  • Grant application guidance.
  • Grant application form.

All guidance is available to bottom of this page – please download the forms in order to complete them

 

Deadlines and Timescales – 2024/25

The following deadlines and timescales have been agreed by the Strategic Partnership Group for projects that can begin delivery before 31st March 2025.

 

Deadlines and Assessment Timescales

  • Fund launched: 30th September 2024
  • Funding information session: 15th October 2024. Click here to view the presentation.
  • 1-1 capacity building support: 1st October 2024

Funding and Assessment 

  • Deadline for 2024/25 projects: 10am Monday 4th November 2024
  • Appraisal panel meeting : week of 18th November 2024
  • Grant approval/rejection notifications: by 28th November 2024

It is unlikely that there will be a second round of funding for projects in 2024/25 as such we recommend all organisations apply before the deadline of 10am on the 4th November 2024.

 

Late applications will not be assessed.

 

Contact Details

If you require further information, please contact the Funding Team at CVS Inverclyde at funding@cvsinverclyde.org.uk, use our contact form or call 01475 711733.

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