The Communities Mental Health and Wellbeing Fund for Adults (the Fund) was established in October 2021 and to date has distributed around £66 million to community initiatives supporting mental health and wellbeing across Scotland. Funding for a fifth and sixth year (£15 million each year) was announced in March 2025.
The Fund has a strong focus on prevention and early intervention and aims to support grass roots community groups in tackling mental health inequalities and addressing priority issues of:
- social isolation and loneliness;
- suicide prevention; and
- tackling poverty and inequality
The Fund will continue to be delivered through a locally focused and co-ordinated approach via local partnership groups (building upon existing partnerships and with TSIs as lead partner), working together to ensure that support to community-based organisations is directed appropriately and in a coherent way. This collaborative approach is more important than ever, giving increasing budget and capacity constraints within individual sectors.
We are reopening for 1-year project funding (2026/27)
The Fund
In Dundee there are two types of funding available:
- Level 1 – grants of up to £10,000
- Level 2 – grants between £10,001 to £30k
You do not need to apply for the full amount for either level.
We highly encourage applications from grassroots organisations and/or groups completely new to the fund and joint applications (new or existing) from those collaboratively working together to address the aims of the fund, particularly around equalities and inclusion, within their communities.
Projects must have a specific community focus rather than providing regional or national coverage. It may be useful to refer to priorities in the Dundee Suicide Prevention Delivery Plan and Council Plan 2022-2027 | Dundee City Council.
Funding Application Process and Assessment
Stage 1: Expression of interest
- Period from Monday 7th September to Friday 18th September 5pm
Stage 2: Pre-application sifting process
Stage 3: Invitation to complete application
- Deadline to submit 12th October 5pm
Stage 4: Panel review & assessment
Stage 5: Application outcome (award or rejection)
To apply
Expression of Interest form [click here]
A pdf version of this form can be found here CMHWF 2026_27_ Expression of Interest Form for viewing. Do not send this form to us as this will not be acknowledged as a submission. Please use the online form linked above.
Read the local guidance document thoroughly and carefully before submitting your application: Dundee TSI CMHWF 26-27 Local Guidance
Direct all enquiries to funding@dvva.scot
Further Support
Pre-launch presentation: CMHWF 26-27 Pre-Launch Presentation + Meeting notes Pre-launch Webinar Notes Communities Mental Health & Wellbeing Fund for Adults (Dundee)
Step-by-step guide around submitting funding bids from Charity Excellence How to Write a Charity Funding Bid – Template & Examples
Video on writing funding applications by SCVO Writing applications – SCVO
Recorded “How to write a successful bid and Improve your fundraising success” 1hr webinar from the Cranfield Trust (registration required). Cranfield Trust | Home
Ten top tips from Ten top tips for writing successful funding bids
Practical guidance from Small charity guide to writing funding bids
Development Resources – Dundee Volunteer & Voluntary Action
