£3million Health Equity Fund launched
We have been contacted by Legal and General, who would like to share details of a £3m ‘Health Equity Fund’ they have launched in partnership with the UCL Institute of Health Equity (IHE), established to support community-based initiatives across the UK which are addressing the social determinants of health. The Fund is open to receiving expressions of interest from organisations with projects or ideas for projects for implementation in any part of the UK.
Key highlights
- The £3mn Fund will award grants to successful applicants to support place-based projects addressing the social determinants of health
- Provision of grant funding of up to £75,000 per project
- Potential to provide support for up to 150 place-based initiatives across the UK
Example projects that the Fund may support
Projects could range from funding for projects that enable children living in areas of deprivation to live healthier lives to community programmes which address the social determinants behind pressures on A&E services, ways to improve housing to support better health of the occupiers, or partnerships raising awareness of the contribution the natural environment makes to health and wellbeing.
Who can apply?
The opportunity is available for registered charities, social enterprises, NHS Trusts or primary care organisations, university or academic organisations and community groups from across the UK, to apply for grant funding to support initiatives or early-stage projects.
What is the process for organisations applying?
1. Connect with the Health Equity Network
Interested organisations need to register interest in receiving more information about applying for the grant whilst gaining full access to a community of members who are taking action on health equity in the UK. See here to register and learn more about L&G Health Equity Fund.
2. Share initial interest and ideas for projects
Once registered as a Health Equity Network Member, interested parties can submit expressions of interest.
3. Await an invitation to formally apply
Expressions of interest will be reviewed by our advisory board and a selection of organisations will be invited to proceed to the formal application stage.
How can you help?
We would particularly be grateful if local authorities could share this information and the attached flyer with organisations and/or relevant projects they are willing to endorse.
For further information regarding this opportunity, or for any additional questions, please contact healthequitynetwork@landg.com
