Deadline: 27-Nov-24
The Highland Third Sector Interface is now accepting applications for its Local Improvement Fund.
The Highland Alcohol & Drugs Partnership (Highland ADP) has awarded Scottish Government funds for third sector organisations in Highland.
Aims
- The aim of the national mission is to save and improve lives through:
- fast and appropriate access to treatment and support through all services
- improved frontline drugs services (including third sector)
- services in place and working together to react immediately and maintain support for as long as needed
- increased capacity in and use of residential rehabilitation
- more joined-up approach across policies to address underlying issues.
Focus Areas
- Successful bids will focus on one or more of these strategic outcomes which complement the National Mission:
- Fewer people develop problem drug and alcohol use
- Risk is reduced for people who take harmful drugs and alcohol
- People at most risk have access to treatment and recovery
- People receive high quality treatment and recovery services
- Quality of life is improved to address multiple disadvantages
- Children, families and communities affected by substance use are supported
Funding Information
- You can apply for grants of up to £10,000 maximum, to help fund drug and alcohol related activities which complement the aims of the Scottish Government’s National Mission on drug-related deaths and harms.
Eligibility Criteria
- Applications can be accepted from:
- Scottish Charitable Incorporated Organisations (SCIO)
- Companies Limited by Guarantee
- Trusts
- Not-for-profit company or asset locked company or Community Interest Companies (CIC)
- Cooperative and Community Benefit Societies
- Community councils
Assessment Criteria
- Decisions will be based on how well your application demonstrates that you meet the following criteria:
- In line with the stated outcomes
- Previous experience operating in the Highland area
- Previous experience working with vulnerable people
- People-led proposals (lived experience shaping the project)
- Evidence of need identified through community engagement
- Clear outcomes for participants (which will be measured)
For more information, visit Highland Third Sector Interface.