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.