Apply Now for Health Improvement Grants – UK
Deadline: 12-Sep-21
Applications are now open for the Health Improvement Grants to expand community health improvement programmes across Southwark in order to support those most affected by COVID-19, by addressing their health and wellbeing.
Southwark Council’s Public Health division have allocated £160,000 of COMF to scale up and expand community health improvement programmes, to support Southwark residents affected by COVID-19. Over the course of the year (October 2021 – October 2022) there will be a particular focus on trying to increase the availability of provision for residents that have been most affected by the pandemic.
Objectives
To enable 3000 residents access to a health improvement programme
Ensure that at least 50% of participants are from a Black, Asian or a Minority Ethnic group
At least 50% of participants improve their level of physical activity and personal wellbeing
All providers to ensure that participants are informed about the benefits of physical activity and good mental health practices, including understanding the risks to COVID-19. Providers to use Public Health and nationally recognised and recommended sources.
Funding Information
As a guide, the average grant they are looking to provide per organisation is £15,000.
Eligibility Criteria
Grants will be awarded to voluntary or community organisations (including registered charities/companies) and not for profit organisations.
Applications are not eligible from:
Individuals
Community Interest Companies with shares (CIC’s)
Community Interest Companies with guarantee that are less than two years old
Profit-making organisations.
For more information, visit https://www.communitysouthwark.org/Event/health-improvement-grants-public-health