The ‘Encouraging and Supporting Grassroots Activity Fund’ is open to both new and established organisations and community groups, who can apply for awards of between £5,000 and £20,000 over a year.

The £150,000 fund is being delivered by About Dementia and Age Scotland as part of a wider £1 million investment by the Scottish Government to support the growth of Dementia Friendly Communities and Meeting Centres across Scotland.

The grants are available to small, grassroots organisations looking to provide community-led support for people affected by dementia. The panel are keen to see applications that:

*             Address gaps in support for people with lived experience of dementia in a local area

*             Enable the ordinary by removing barriers for people with lived experience to get together and take part in groups and activities

*             Trial new approaches and activities that will empower people with lived experience of dementia

*             Support intergenerational activity – this could mean working with young carers of people living with dementia or generally including young people within the community

The fund criteria and application process have been co-produced by the About Dementia team and a panel of people living with dementia and unpaid carers. These individuals have played a crucial role in how the fund works and are continually involved in the ongoing assessment and decision-making process.

Applications will close on 5:00pm on Wednesday 24th August 2022. For more information on the fund, requirements and how to apply, visit the Age Scotland website: https://www.ageuk.org.uk/scotland/what-we-do/dementia/about-dementia/