Brent Health Matters Community Fund 2021

Grants are available to individuals and organisations in the borough that can demonstrate innovative ideas and solutions that will reduce the disproportionate impact of COVID-19 in the short term, and more broadly tackle health inequality issues in the longer term.

Who can apply?

• Individuals living or working in Brent
• Constituted non-profit making voluntary and community organisations*
• Organisations able to comply with the council’s Grant aid standard conditions

*Must have evidence of appropriate governance and policies, quality assurance and effective financial management.

What can you use the grant for?

• Raise the number and level of engagement with faith, voluntary and community organisations covering a wide range of groups
• Reduce impacts of Covid-19 in the community
• Raise uptake of vaccinations and health screenings
• Increase awareness of both statutory and community support services, including mental health and primary care services.
• Increase the number of people registered with a GP
• Increase referrals to support services
• Support the path towards reducing the long term health conditions

Projects that target and benefit disadvantaged groups will be given priority.

How much can you apply for?

• Individuals can bid for up to £1000 (higher threshold £2000)
• Organisations can bid for up to £15,000 (higher threshold £25,000)
• Individuals and organisations applying for the higher threshold must demonstrate how they will deliver significant impact in a single ward or impact across multiple wards.

Before you apply

Download and read the Brent Health Matters Community Fund guidance notes

If you have any questions, please contact brenthealthmatters@brent.gov.uk