Loneliness Engagement Fund

Description

Grants available to charities or benevolent and philanthropic organisations in England who can engage with target groups at high risk of loneliness.

Current Status: Open for Applications

Maximum value: £ 50,000

Objectives of Fund

The objective of the Fund is to reach the groups in England most affected by loneliness during COVID-19 with communications and engagement activity that will help reduce feelings of stigma and encourage people to take steps to help themselves and others.

Value Notes

Grants of between £15,000 and £50,000 are available.

The value of the grant requested must not represent more than 50% of the applicant’s annual income.

Who Can Apply

The Fund is open to charitable, benevolent and philanthropic organisations from across England.

Organisations must have a track record of delivering effective communications and engagement activity at a national level and a proven reach and track record of engaging with one or more of the target groups:

• Young people aged 16-24.
• People with diagnosed mental health conditions.
• People living alone.
• People from lower income households.
• Unemployed people.
• Disabled people.

All funded activities must take place in England by 31 March 2022.

How To Apply

Applications must be submitted by the deadline of 13 October 2021 (noon).

Guidance notes and an application form are available from the GOV.UK website. Completed applications should be submitted by email direct to the Tackling Loneliness Team.

Contact the Department for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport for further information.

 Loneliness Engagement Fund