Monday September 8th 2025
Written by Midlothian View Reporter, Luke Jackson
Midlothian Community Action (MCA) are delighted to announce the return of the Communities Mental Health & Wellbeing Fund for Adults, with £249,914.16 available in Year 5 to support local groups making a difference in their communities.
The fund, which MCA oversee on behalf of the Scottish Government, is here to support organisations, including small grassroots groups, working to improve mental health and wellbeing across Midlothian. This could be a walking group, a peer support circle, creative workshops, or simply a space for people to connect over a cuppa.
The fund is designed to help take action early and prevent mental health challenges affecting people’s wellbeing, creating the conditions for people to thrive. MCA are keen to support projects that tackle isolation, build connections, and offer meaningful support to adults (16+) across Midlothian.
Applications for the fund open on Friday 19 September 2025 and close on Friday 31 October 2025, 12PM.
Funding is split across three grant streams:
Micro Grants – up to £2,500 (min £500)
Small Grants – up to £10,000
Large Grants – up to £30,000
To compliment the small and large grant steams, up to an additional £5000 per organisation will also be available for capital spend.
This year, the fund is part of the Scottish Government’s Fairer Funding Pilot, offering multi-year support to help local organisations plan for the long term and deliver sustainable impact.
Year 6 of the fund is not guaranteed and is subject to Scottish Government budget approval, as the grant offer letter states: “The value of the grant payable in year 2 is an indicative confirmation and cannot be taken as a guarantee. All indicative funding commitments are subject to the outcome of any spending review by the Government and approval of the annual Budget Bills by the Scottish Parliament during this period.”
MCA will welcome applications from both one and two yearlong projects.
To support applicants, Midlothian Community Action will host two online lunchtime sessions all about the fund on Wednesday 24 September and Monday 6 October. They’re also offering 1:1 meeting slots on Monday 22 September to discuss any queries with the Fund Co-ordinator.
For all the details, visit Midlothian Community Action’s website: www.mca.scot
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