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The Communities Mental Health and Wellbeing Fund (CMHWF) for Adults was established in October 2021 and to date, it has distributed around £51 million to community initiatives supporting mental health and wellbeing across Scotland. Local TSIs have their own version of this fund.

The priorities are:

• 1. Tackle mental health inequalities through supporting a range of ‘at risk’ groups (as outlined in the Equalities section). 
• 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 fourth round of funding has a strong focus on prevention and early intervention - it aims to support grassroots community groups in tackling mental health inequalities and addressing priority issues of social isolation and loneliness, suicide prevention and tackling poverty and inequality. There will be a continued emphasis on responding to the ongoing cost of living crisis and supporting those facing socio-economic disadvantage, with a particular focus on supporting the six priority groups identified under the Best Start Bright Futures: Tackling Child Poverty Delivery Plan.

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Geographical areas funded: Edinburgh

Fund type

Type of funding:

Grant

Type of cost:

Revenue

Fund award sizes

Maximum:

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Notes on award amounts:

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Who can apply

Groups and organisations delivering services for communities in Edinburgh with an annual turnover of less than £2million.

Maximum annual income:

£2,000,000

When to apply

Currently closed. Due to open on 17 September, closes on 5 December 2025.

Next deadline: 5 Dec 2025

How to apply

Apply through the grant portal via their website.

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Exclusions

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Activites funded: Community development and regeneration Health care and wellbeing Mental health care

Beneficiaries funded: People affected by drugs and alcohol Black and Ethnic Minorities Carers Economically/socially disadvantaged General public Homeless or badly housed Care experienced people Socially isolated people LGBTQI people People in poverty Rural communities Men Mental health conditions Offenders and ex-offenders Older people Ill-health Disabilities Learning disabilities Physical disabilities Sensory impairments Refugees and asylum seekers Religious and Belief Groups Local communities Voluntary sector organisations Unemployed Victims of crime and abuse Women and girls Young people Urban communities

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