Applications for Year 5 of the Scottish Government’s Communities Mental Health and Wellbeing Fund in Edinburgh will open on Wednesday, 17 September 2025.
Third sector groups and organisations in Edinburgh are invited to apply for funding for projects that support the mental health and wellbeing of people (aged 16+) at a grassroots, community level.
Organisations are invited to find out more about the aims, objectives, priorities and approach for the fund in Edinburgh by registering for an online info session:
Full application criteria and guidance will be available here when the fund opens for applications.
Who can apply?
The fund will be open to groups and organisations delivering services for communities in Edinburgh with an annual turnover of less than £2million.
How much can organisations apply for?
- Small grants of up to £5,000
- Large grants of up to £20,000
Key dates
We are hosting a collaboration event to bring groups and organisations from across the city together to discuss local mental health priorities and identify opportunities for collaboration:
Deadline: Fri 5 Dec 2025
Decision making: Jan – Feb 2026
Grant award notifications: Early March 2026
Grants paid: By the end of March 2026
