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Funding
The Health Improvement Fund – North Locality Only
About this fund
The Health Improvement Fund supports initiatives that improve health and wellbeing for people across Aberdeen. Since 2016, over 400 projects have been supported through the fund, these have included toe-tapping tea parties; improving access to woodland walks; mindful libraries; a new hen house at a local care home and many more inspirational and creative projects.
The Health Improvement Fund is open for the North Locality ONLY (20th November – 11th December 2024, 4pm).
During this round we are only able to accept applications from projects based in the North Locality, which will benefit those living/working in the area. To find out if your neighbourhood is in the North please click here.
*We are unable to accept applications for Central and South Locality and Citywide projects at this time.Â
What is the money used for?
The Health Improvement Fund is available for initiatives that will improve health and wellbeing in communities across Aberdeen, either geographical communities or communities of interest.
There is now up to £5,000 available to put your idea into action.
We are looking for projects that:
- Are community led and inspire community members to get involved
- Meet local need and reflect local circumstances
- Join people together
- Can show improvements in health and wellbeing
We cannot accept applications from:
Projects that cover the whole of Grampian – applications must support people living and working in Aberdeen and projects must take place within Aberdeen City boundaries.
During this round (20th November – 11th December, 4pm) we are only able to accept applications from projects based in the North Locality, which will benefit those living/working in the area.Â
Who can apply?
Anyone living or working in Aberdeen. This includes local people, staff, community groups (including informal groups), voluntary or non-profit organisations, as long as the work takes place in Aberdeen.
During this round (20th November – 11th December, 4pm) we are only able to accept applications from projects based in the North Locality, which will benefit those living/working in the area.Â
What can money be spent on?
Here are some examples of what we can and can’t fund. This list is not exhaustive; if you are unsure please contact us.
| Yes | No |
| Training costs | Ongoing staff costs |
| Building and environment improvements | Utilities/running costs |
| Equipment | Costs for basic living expenses (e.g., costs to top up food bank supplies, heating vouchers) |
| One-off events |
Contact us
General queries:
- HealthImprovement@aberdeencity.gov.uk
- 01224 045 735Â – Chris Smillie (Public Health Co-ordinator)
- 01224 069 421Â – Suzi Thomson (Health Improvement Officer)
Online Application Form Downloadable Application Form Guidance Notes
Looking for support with funding?
Identifying funding opportunities and writing grant applications can seem overwhelming, especially when the future sustainability of your group is dependent on gaining funding support.Â
Our supportive Funding Officer, Claire Shaw, can help your organisation with every step of the funding application process, from carrying out funding searches to proofreading your application.
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The Health Improvement Fund – North Locality Only
