About the Fund
CVS Inverclyde is pleased to launch the Inverclyde Communities Mental Health and Wellbeing Fund
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. The Fund is part of the overall Scottish Government’s Recovery and Renewal fund and the Mental Health Transition and Recovery Plan. A fund of £15million for the current financial year has been made available for projects across Scotland and will be administered by the Third Sector Interface Network.
Inverclyde Communities Mental Health and Wellbeing Fund
Inverclyde has been awarded £244,609.99 for 2021-22, with the intention that further funding will be made available for 2022/23 (subject to Parliamentary approval). The Fund is being administered by CVS Inverclyde in partnership with the Inverclyde Health and Social Care Partnership, other local Third Sector partners and people with lived experience.
This fund recognises the crucial role that the Third Sector plays in supporting and improving the mental health and wellbeing of people living across Scotland. Together we want to ensure that people living in Inverclyde are supported to achieve good mental health and wellbeing ensuring that the right help and support is available.
The fund will support community-based initiatives that promote and develop good mental health and wellbeing and/or mitigate and protect against the impact of distress and mental ill health within the adult population (aged 16 and over).
Fund Overview - Download PDF here
Funding Streams
The second Round of the Inverclyde Communities Mental Health and Wellbeing Fund 2021/22 will be for small grants only and for organisations with a turnover of less than £150,000. Small grants are grants of up to £10,000. All projects funded under Round 2 must be able to start before 31st of March 2022.
While the fund can support the expansion of activities, it is intended to provide additionality, not replacement funding.
Funding Workshops
If you require more support, please contact This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. for help and advice on submitting an application.
How to apply?
All the documentation you require to enable you to apply for the Inverclyde Communities Mental Health and Wellbeing Fund can be found on our website. This includes:
- Inverclyde Communities Mental Health and Wellbeing – Funding Guidelines
- FAQs
- Small grant application and applicant guidance
- Medium grant application and applicant guidance
Please read the funding guidelines and FAQs before you start working on your application to ensure your project/organisation meets the eligibility criteria and that your project complements the fund priorities.
All of the guidance is available at the bottom of this page.
Deadlines - Round 2
The following deadlines and timescales have been agreed for projects that can begin delivery before the 31st of March 2022.
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Deadliens and Assesment Timescales |
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Round 2 Funding and assessment |
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Second round of funding for 2021/22 announced for small grants for organisations with a turnover of less than £150k |
6th January 2022 |
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Deadline for round 2 applications for 202/22 projects |
10am Monday 7th February 2022 |
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Strategic Partnership Meeting to ratify round 2 applications |
21st February 2022 |
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Grant approval/rejection notifications for round 2 projects |
By 22nd February 2022 |
Contact details
If you require further information, please contact the CVS Funding Team at CVS Inverclyde at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or by calling CVS Inverclyde on 01475 711733 and leaving a message for the Funding Team.
Fund Documents and Guidance
Funding Guidelines - Inverclyde Communities Mental Health and Wellbeing Fund
Small Grant Scheme – up to £10k
Small Grants Applicant Guidance - Download the PDF here
Small Grant Application Form - Download the form here
