Grant News

Grants of up to £7,500 are available for organisations working on intergenerational activities and/or community regeneration that benefit the health and wellbeing of older people across the UK.

The funding is made available through the McCarthy Stone Foundation's Small Grants Programme. The aim of this funding is to support older people facing isolation, loneliness, or poor health; young people who may be falling behind personally and academically; and communities in need of regeneration.

To be eligible for funding, applicants must have an annual income below £500,000 and no more than 12 months of operating costs in reserves.

The types of projects that have been previously supported include an intergenerational dementia allotment project and the regeneration of community spaces.

Applicants should submit an expression of interest in the first instance by the 15th February 2023. Outcomes will be communicated on the 20th February 2023.

It is advised that anyone interested in applying for funding to attend an online webinar on the 31st. Potential applicants can sign up HERE.