Supporting Change - Carers
Supporting Change - Carers funds research-driven, collaborative projects in Scotland to create lasting, systemic improvements for unpaid carers, focusing on reducing health inequalities and advancing sustainable change.
Funder: National Lottery Community Fund
Due Dates (Anticipated): July 2027 (Stage 1 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 drive systems change and reduce health inequalities for unpaid carers through long-term, sustainable approaches.
Description
This grant supports projects in Scotland that aim to improve the health and wellbeing of unpaid carers by targeting the underlying causes of health inequalities. The focus is on systems change—transformational, sustainable improvements in how carers are identified, supported, and valued, rather than direct service delivery. Projects should involve partnerships across sectors, center the voices and experiences of unpaid carers, and seek to create scalable, evidence-based solutions that address the root causes of long-standing challenges.
