Funding for groups delivering community-based support for people living with dementia and unpaid carers
The Encouraging and Supporting Grassroots Activity (ESGA) fund is being delivered by Age Scotland’s dementia team with funding from the Scottish Government.
The aim of this fund is to build resilience and sustainability in community-based support for people living with dementia and unpaid carers. This programme will fund activities that help people with lived experience of dementia to be more connected to and supported by their communities, and that improve their overall health and wellbeing.
Applications for the 2026 round of ESGA funding is now open, with £310,000 available in grants to support activity across Scotland. This funding is provided by the Scottish Government through the National Dementia Resilient Communities Programme Board and contributes to the delivery of the National Dementia Strategy in Scotland. Eligible groups can apply for grants between £5,000 and £20,000, with projects to run over a 12-month period from 1 April 2026 to 31 March 2027.
You can find out more and apply using this link: Encouraging and Supporting Grassroots Activity Fund | Age Scotland
IF YOU HAVE ANY QUESTIONS EMAIL dementiagrants@agescotland.org.uk
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