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Dementia Grants Programme 2026

Administered by Dementia Grants Programme

This grant is closed
HealthUKDementiaCommunity care

About this grant

The Dementia Grants Programme is offering grants of up to £7.5K to support dementia clubs and memory cafés that assist people living with dementia, their carers, and their wider communities in England, Scotland, and Wales.

Key facts

Funding amount£1 – £7.5K (non-repayable)
Deadline1 May 2026 (Closed)
Grant typeHealth and care grant
Funding typeGrant
CountryUnited Kingdom
RegionEngland
Funding bodyDementia Grants Programme
IndustriesHealth, Social care, Dementia support

Eligibility requirements

All of the following criteria must be met:

  • Dementia clubs and memory cafés
  • Supporting people living with dementia
  • Supporting carers and wider communities
  • Located in England, Scotland, or Wales

What the funding covers

  • Up to £7.5K per project
  • Dementia club activities
  • Memory café support
  • Carer assistance programmes

How to apply

  1. 1Check eligibility ensuring organisation is a registered charity community group or Community Interest Company
  2. 2Ensure annual turnover is under £250,000
  3. 3Prepare project proposal showing support for adults aged 65 and over
  4. 4Highlight support for people with dementia and their carers
  5. 5Explain local need
  6. 6Show how services address those needs
  7. 7Submit most recent annual report or alternative financial documentation
  8. 8Provide documentation to prove eligibility
  9. 9Complete the application form
  10. 10Use the streamlined application process designed to reduce paperwork
  11. 11Submit application
  12. 12Contact the programme for clarification or guidance if needed
  13. 13Follow up as required during the process

Application tips

Apply on official website

Grant details are sourced from official public databases and reviewed weekly. Eligibility criteria, funding amounts, and deadlines may change without notice. Always confirm details on the Dementia Grants Programme website before applying.

FUNDING AMOUNT£1 – £7.5KNon-repayable grant
DEADLINE1 May 2026Closed
REGIONEngland
Apply on official website
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