Sefton Mental Health and Wellbeing Grants 2026-27

The Sefton Mental Health and Wellbeing Grants, coordinated by Sefton CVS and working in partnership with Sefton Council, will provide two tiers of grant funding from £500 – £3,000 and from £3,000 – £10,000. This funding opportunity is designed to empower local Voluntary, Community, and Faith (VCF) sector to deliver inclusive, impactful activities that improve the health and wellbeing of residents in Sefton.

Applicants are invited to apply for funding for projects that support residents of all ages. In line with Sefton’s Public Health Annual Report, the fund seeks to resource initiatives that address the social determinants of health and foster a “Population Health” approach.

Projects will have to focus on one of the following themes; 

  • – Emotional Resilience & Mental Wellbeing: Activities that provide early intervention for low mood, anxiety, and social isolation.
  • – Life course Approach: While “all ages” are eligible, we encourage projects that support key life transitions; from young people entering adulthood to older residents maintaining independence and community presence.
  • – Tackling Health Inequalities: Prioritising the “Marmot Principles” by supporting our most vulnerable residents and those living in areas of high deprivation to ensure we improve the health of the poorest, fastest.
  • – Building Emotional Resilience and Community Capacity: Strengthening the ability of local people manage their own wellbeing through community-led support.

Applicants are invited to apply for either: 

  • – Small Grants of between £500 – £3,000 for short-term projects (approximately 3 – 6 months delivery).
  • – Large Grants of between £3,000 – £10,000 for year-long delivery (approximately 6 – 12 months delivery).

Applications should be made for projects aiming to begin in April 2026. To enable a wide variety of projects to be considered, all projects must be completed by 31 March 2027. 

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Details of the full grant pack can be found below:

Sefton Mental Health Grant Support Criteria 2026
Sefton Mental Health Support Grant Application Form 2026

The deadline for grant applications is 11:59 pm, Sunday 1 March 2026.
All projects must be completed by 31 March 2027.

If you have any questions regarding the grant or application, please contact winteraccess@seftoncvs.org.uk.