Funding to Support Unpaid Carers in Scotland

Multi-year funding for strategic projects

The National Lottery Community Fund (NLCF) for Scotland has reopened a funding programme for voluntary, community and public sector organisations in Scotland aimed at reducing health inequalities for unpaid carers through long-term and meaningful systems change.

Grants of between £500,000 and £2 million are available over 5 to 10 years. Organisations can also apply for £50,000 in development funding.

It is expected that four or five projects will be funded.

Projects must:

• Support carers during changes in their role.
• Make it easier to identify and support carers.
• Improve support for carers who face extra barriers.
• Change how care is understood and valued.

Project costs and overheads are eligible for funding.

Groups must contact the National Lottery Community Fund to discuss their project idea and request an application form.

There is a two-stage application process.