Communities Mental Health & Wellbeing Fund
Years 5 & 6 - NOW OPEN
The Communities Mental Health and Wellbeing Fund for Adults was established in October 2021 and to date has distributed around £66 million to community initiatives supporting mental health & wellbeing across Scotland. Funding for a fifth & sixth year (£15 million each year) was announced by the Scottish Government in March 2025.
Grants of up to £15,000 are available for community based projects which promote and develop good mental health and wellbeing within the adult population in East Dunbartonshire. The Fund is especially interested in hearing from grassroots groups which provide opportunities for people to connect with each other, as well as projects which provide practical support for people who have experienced distress, disadvantage or isolation.
Years 5 & 6 are part of the Scottish Government’s Fair Funding Pilot, so for the first time organisations can apply for 2 years funding rather than just one.
There are 2 funds available:
A main grants fund where groups can apply for up to £15,000 per year with the option of requesting 2 years funding.
A small grants fund, predominantly aimed at smaller groups where you can apply for up to £2,000 for one year.
Opens to applications on the 1st of September 2025
Closes 2pm on Friday the 10th of October 2025
Please read the Year 5 Guidance Notes below prior to applying
Year 4 Awards
In year 4 East Dunbartonshire Voluntary action funded 54 organisations. We had £278,000 to distribute in East Dunbartonshire. We had a total of £544,127 funding requested, which unfortunately meant the panel had to make some very difficult decisions on who to award funding to. EDVA appreciate all the time spent by organisations on completing the application.
To view the successful projects please click the link below.
If you require advice or support please contact luke.emerton@edva.org or
Year 3
Year 3 Evaluation
The final evaluation for Year 3 of the fund is now due by 31st March 2025.
https://www.cognitoforms.com/EDVA1/Year3EvaluationCMHWBF
Some useful slide from our recent evaluation workshop Evaluation Workshop
If you require any support or any extension please contact the EDVA team.
Awards 2023-24
In year 3 East Dunbartonshire Voluntary action funded 48 organisations. We had £278,000 to distribute in East Dunbartonshire. We had a total of over £600,000 of applications, which unfortunately meant the panel had to make some very difficult decisions on who to award funding to. EDVA appreciate all the time spent by organisations on completing the application.
Year 2
Awards 2022-23
In year 2 East Dunbartonshire Voluntary action funded 49 organisations through the Communities Mental Health & Wellbeing Fund. To date all recipients have recieved their funding and are working to get their projects underway. We look forward to supporting the groups and helping them measure impact.
Networking Event
Jen McDonald Creative Spark Theatre Arts
Sarah Thomson Scottish Government
June Grindley Creatovators
Gina Graham Nova Scotia Folk Club
Case Studies
Year 1
Awards 2021 -22
In year 1 East Dunbartonshire Voluntary action funded 44 organisations through the Scottish Government Communities Mental Health & Wellbeing fund. This was a great opportunity as a TSI to support organisations to apply for this funding. We have put together some highlights from Year 1.
Take a look at Year 1
Collaboration of projects
Creatovators & Autism
Ceartas/CAB Bite & Blether
If you have any questions
Please contact 0141 578 6680 or email joni.mitchell@edva.org
For any other enquiries, please contact info@edva.org