The deadline to submit an Expression of Interest is 9 September 2024 (14:00).
Grants are available for charities and community interest companies across the UK to support the delivery of high-quality early supports hubs for young people aged between 11 and 25.
This fund aims to support drop-in mental health hubs for young people aged 11 to 25 that are integrated within the local healthcare and voluntary sectors to maintain existing services, strengthen relationships with clinical partners, or add new services to their model.
A total of £1.5 million is available.
It is expected that around three to four grants of between £250,000 and £500,000 will be awarded.
Grants of up to two years are available.
To apply, groups must meet the following criteria:
- They are a registered charity or community interest company (CIC) with an annual income of at least £1 million.
- The charity or CIC must run an early support hub in a physical space, open to young people aged between 11 and 25 who need support or guidance.
- The organisation must have experience running a hub for at least the past three years.
Partnership applications are welcome.
Funding can be used to support core costs that support the delivery of high-quality early support hubs, ensure that the model has a strong evidence base and quality assurance process, and ultimately get these hubs to a place where they can better leverage future funds. This can include:
- Staff time to deliver services.
- Training for staff or volunteers.
- Costs for evaluation or quality assurance of hub services.
- Costs supporting the development or strengthening of relationships with local clinical services.
There is a two-stage application process:
- The first step is to complete an online Expression of Interest form. The deadline to submit an Expression of Interest is 9 September 2024 (14:00).
- Successful applicants will then be invited to complete a full application. The deadline to complete a full application is 21 October 2024 (14:00).
An online information webinar will be held on 23 August 2024 (10:30).
