Erewash Voluntary Action is the lead agency of this Small Grant Scheme, commissioned by Joined Up Care Derbyshire.
In partnership with Erewash Voluntary Action, Derby and Derbyshire Infrastructure Alliance and Derbyshire Voluntary Action, Links CVS invites applications for the Mental Health Small Grants.
For the purpose of this small grant scheme, the role of Links CVS is to provide guidance and support to Black and Minority Ethnic (BME) groups in Derbyshire in completing the application form.
The objective of this grant is to enable local voluntary and community groups and organisations to improve or extend their work supporting Derby and Derbyshire residents aged 18 plus to maintain good mental health.
Maximum Grant Award 5k per Organisation
Applicants will be expected to show a clear link between the activity they are applying to fund and the impact this has on participants’ mental health.
Grants can be used for a defined ‘one off’ project. All funds need to be spent and evaluations completed by 31st March 2025. Groups will need to provide evidence of how the grant has been spent and it’s impact on local residents.
Application Deadline: Monday 21st October 2024 at 5 pm.
A second funding round may be opened if all funds are not allocated during the first round.
Please Note: This grant is for Capital expenditure only. This could involve the purchase of assets or the refurbishing of existing assets. As such, grants can be used for small items of equipment to support delivery. Examples include (but are not limited to) laptops, kitchen equipment, repairs to building etc.
Please ensure you have completed all the questions and have provided the relevant estimates etc.
If you require help with your application, please contact Shruti.vispute@linkscvs.org.uk
Click here to download the application form. | 
