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The overarching aim of the Fund is to 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 or over), with a particular focus on prevention and early intervention. Specifically, it aims to: - Tackle mental health inequalities through supporting a range of ‘at risk’ groups (as outlined in the Equalities section). - Address priority issues of social isolation and loneliness, suicide prevention and poverty and inequality with a particular emphasis on responding to the cost of living crisis and support to those facing socio-economic disadvantage. - Support small ‘grass roots’ community groups and organisations to deliver such activities. - Provide opportunities for people to connect with each other, build trusted relationships and revitalise communities. It can support both new and existing groups or projects, and it is AVA’s intention that new and unconstituted groups will be supported with governance, funding and volunteering advice that facilitates them to build internal capacity. These do not have to have mental health and wellbeing as their main focus, but their application does have to clearly benefit the mental health and wellbeing of people in the community that they serve, be that a community of geography or a community of interest.

Managed by CVS Falkirk & District, the Falkirk Communities Mental Health and Wellbeing (CMHW) Fund aims to support community-based projects and initiatives to help address local mental health and wellbeing needs for adults across Falkirk communities. The Fund has a strong focus on prevention and early intervention and aims to support local activities tackling mental health inequalities and addressing priority issues of:- social isolation and loneliness- suicide prevention- tackling poverty and inequalityAll funded projects will also have considered and developed an approach to:- Responding to the ongoing cost of living crisis- Supporting adults facing socio-economic disadvantage- Supporting adults from the six priority family groups identified in the previous [Best Start Bright Futures: Tackling Child Poverty Delivery Plan](https://www.gov.scot/binaries/content/documents/govscot/publications/strategy-plan/2022/03/best-start-bright-futures-tackling-child-poverty-delivery-plan-2022-26/documents/best-start-bright-futures-tackling-child-poverty-delivery-plan-2022-2026/best-start-bright-futures-tackling-child-poverty-delivery-plan-2022-2026/govscot%3Adocument/best-start-bright-futures-tackling-child-poverty-delivery-plan-2022-2026.pdf) and the new plan [Bringing Hope Building Futures Tackling Child Poverty Delivery Plan 2026-2031](https://www.gov.scot/binaries/content/documents/govscot/publications/strategy-plan/2026/03/bringing-hope-building-futures-tackling-child-poverty-delivery-plan-2026-2031/documents/tackling-child-poverty-delivery-plan-2026-2031/tackling-child-poverty-delivery-plan-2026-2031/govscot%3Adocument/tackling-child-poverty-delivery-plan-2026-2031.pdf)

Partick and Thornwood Ideas Fund is a Participatory Budgeting initiative funded by the Scottish Government Investing in Communities fund.The fund gives individuals and groups an opportunity to apply for grants to realise their ideas which will deliver a positive change for local people in the community. Everyone living or working in the Partick and Thornwood area will have the opportunity to vote and decide which projects are funded. Funds must be used to benefit the community of Partick and/or Thornwood. Funds can be used for a wide range of things from training, buying equipment, starting you own group, group running costs, activities, running events or trips.

Funded by The National Lottery through Creative Scotland, the programme, to be managed by public sector infrastructure body, the Scottish Futures Trust, will provide grants that address identified climate-related risks. The aim is to award funding to 8-10 projects and ensure cultural and creative assets across Scotland remain usable, resilient and fit for purpose as climate conditions continue to change.The demonstration fund is designed to support pathfinder projects where practical interventions can be completed at pace, while generating valuable learning to inform future investment decisions across Scotland’s cultural and creative estate.With a strong emphasis on experience and insight, the programme will prioritise projects that are capable of being delivered quickly, and able to demonstrate clear, transferable lessons.Grant funding will support the delivery of projects to be completed within the 2026 - 2027 financial year.

The Ironmongers’ Foundation wishes to support initiatives that encourage young people to study science subjects at school and go on to pursue STEM-related further education or vocational training, particularly in the area of Materials Science. The Foundation works in partnership with other organisations to deliver specific projects, which must meet all of the following criteria:- Grants are made to registered or exempt charities only. Applications will not be accepted from schools. Projects involving corporate partners must have charitable purposes and be for public benefit, not private gain- Activities must be within the UK- Preference will be given to projects engaging young people between the ages of 11 and 18 from disadvantaged backgrounds. Participants should be within this age range or be educators working with young people within this age range- Activities must be additional to those funded by government or other sources e.g. covered by school budgets.- Projects should have clear objectives and measurable outcomes, providing repeat engagement and focusing on how they will enhance the Science Capital of young learners from disadvantaged backgrounds. A written evaluation report demonstrating how impact has been measured must be provided on completion

The Communities Mental Health and Wellbeing Fund (CMHWF) for Adults was established in October 2021 and to date, it has distributed grants to community initiatives supporting mental health and wellbeing across Scotland. Local TSIs each have their own version of this fund.The priorities are:- 1. Tackle mental health inequalities through supporting a range of ‘at risk’ groups.- 2. Address priority issues of social isolation and loneliness, suicide prevention, poverty and inequality with a particular emphasis on responding to the cost-of-living crisis and support to those facing socio-economic disadvantage.  - 3. Support small ‘grass roots’ community groups and organisations to deliver such activities.  - 4. Provide opportunities for people to connect with each other, build trusted relationships and revitalise communities. 

The National Fund for Acquisitions Special Funding Scheme helps museums which are struggling to raise match funding for acquisitions. It helps to raise match funding to make an application to the National Fund for Aquisitions.The scheme operates alongside NFA’s normal funding programme which will continue to consider applications for up to 50% of total purchase price for applicants who can raise match funding from their own or other funding sources.

Through funding from South Lanarkshire’s Renewable Energy Fund, Community Councils in South Lanarkshire can award micro grants to support local constituted and non-constituted groups and where appropriate individuals.Micro grants help community‑focused or charitable activities that:- improve life for local residents- support a vibrant, healthy and active community- encourage community spirit and participation

The Tree Council has funds available to assist schools and community groups proposing to undertake well-planned tree planting projects during National Tree Week. They can fund trees, hedges and orchard trees and reasonable costs of supports and aids – stakes, ties, guards, fertiliser, mulch, soil amelioration.

The Falkirk HSCP Localities’ Fund will provide small and medium grants to eligible third sector organisations to support the delivery of activity that responds to local needs and contributes to improved health and wellbeing outcomes for people and communities.Applications should prioritise one or more of the Fund’s four priorities in this round:1. **Managing Health and Wellbeing** – to support individuals, their carers and families to plan, manage and understand their own health, care and wellbeing.2. **Community-Based Resource** – improvement in clear, accessible and inclusive communication, ensuring individuals are aware of resources available in their community.3. **Mental Health and Recovery** – ensuring support is available to help individuals with their mental health and recovery.4. **Partnership Working** – improvement in partnership working and information sharing, resulting in improved experiences and outcomes.Within alignment to these priorities, applicants must also show how their project will reflect the following principles:- Person Centred Care- Addressing Health and Social Inequalities- Equality, Diversity and Inclusion- Trauma-Informed ApproachesFunded activity should take place by Thursday 18 March 2027.