Supporting Change - Carers
Forecasted
Supporting Change - Carers funds research-driven partnerships in Scotland to tackle health inequalities among unpaid carers through systems-level change, led by the National Lottery Community Fund.
Funder: National Lottery Community Fund
Due Dates (Anticipated): March 2027 (Stage 1 / opening round application deadline, projected)
Funding Amounts: £500,000–£2,000,000 per project (5–10 years); up to £50,000 for development funding; 4–5 projects funded per round
Summary: Funds partnerships in Scotland to address health inequalities among unpaid carers through long-term systems change projects.
Key Information: Must apply as a formal partnership; projects must involve unpaid carers and address root causes of health inequality.
Description
This grant supports ambitious projects in Scotland that aim to improve the health of unpaid carers by targeting the root causes of health inequalities. It emphasises lasting systems change rather than short-term interventions. Funded projects should make it easier to identify and support carers, improve support for those facing additional barriers, and help shift societal understanding and valuation of care. Applicants must demonstrate that their work involves people with lived experience of unpaid care in the design and delivery of the project, and must work as part of a formal partnership.
