WCVA has launched its Mental Health Small Grant Scheme on 17 November 2008.

This small grant scheme is a one off grant and the maximum grant limit (per project) is £3,000 available to eligible organisations.

Applications are invited under this scheme from constituted voluntary organisations. The purpose of the scheme is to support and enhance the voluntary sector contribution to the care of adults experiencing mental health problems, and their families and carers, in Wales.

A wide range of projects can be considered for funding including:

• provision of equipment and improved accommodation;
• publications;
• research;
• training for staff and volunteers;
• one off activities.

The beneficiaries of this scheme must be those suffering mental health problems, their families or carers in Wales.

This scheme does not support children's services.

The scheme is aimed primarily at groups and organisations that are either not currently receiving funding, or are receiving less than £10,000.00, from the existing Local Mental Health Main Grants or SPD scheme.

Closing date for applications: 16 January 2009

Application packs and further information are available from WCVA'S Helpdesk on 0800 2888 329; email: help@wcva.org.uk or alternatively download from: http://www.wcva.org.uk/grants/dsp_grant_scheme.cfm?display_sitetextid=64&grantid=33&lang=en