Grants Available to Support Mental Health in West Sussex

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West Sussex County Council’s Public Health team is offering one-off grants of up to £5,000 to support adult mental health and reduce the risk of suicide.

Applications open on 9 December 2025 and close at 23:59 on 12 January 2026.

Funding is available for community-led projects that help people connect and find support. This could include:

wellbeing activities through local clubs and groups
peer support such as walking groups
community sessions like football or gardening
training for community leaders to recognise distress and signpost to help

Eligible applicants include VCSE organisations and public bodies delivering services in West Sussex. Projects must support adults aged 18+.

The grants support the West Sussex Suicide Prevention Framework and Action Plan 2023–2027, which aims to strengthen early support, reduce stigma, and build stronger community connections.

Cllr Bob Lanzer, Cabinet Member for Public Health and Wellbeing, said:

“We want to continue to reduce stigma, improve health outcomes, and ultimately save lives. I encourage eligible groups to apply and bring forward creative, compassionate projects.”

Full guidance, including who can apply and how to apply, is available on the grants webpage.

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