£1.7 Million to Deliver Short Break Projects for Disabled Children and Young People in Scotland
Shared Care Scotland is offering grants of up to £35,000 for constituted third-sector organisations (£10,000 for unincorporated organisations) across Scotland to develop and deliver a wide range of short breaks projects and activities for disabled children and young people (aged 20 and under), their carers, and their families.
This can include breaks away and days out, or shorter, regular activities and sessions.
A total of approximately £1.7 million is available for the 2026-27 funding round for short breaks activities that contribute directly to the delivery of at least three of the following outcomes:
- Disabled children and young people (aged 20 and under) will have more opportunities to have fun, develop friendships and do activities they enjoy.
- Carers of disabled children and young people (aged 20 and under) will have more opportunities to enjoy a life outside of their caring role.
- Carers of disabled children and young people (aged 20 and under) will feel better supported to sustain their caring role.
- Disabled children and young people (aged 20 and under) and their carers will have improved well-being.
Funding can be used to cover costs directly associated with project delivery, such as contracted, sessional, or permanent staff costs, volunteer training and expenses, equipment, transport, office costs, or management and organisational support costs.
