Scotch whisky fund grants aim to tackle alcohol-related harm in communities

GROUPS seeking to use new approaches to combat alcohol-related harm could be in line for grants of up to £25,000.

A new round of the Scotch Whisky Action Fund has opened which seeks to invest in groups and organisations that have innovative plans to reduce the impact of alcohol-related harm in Scotland's communities. Previous awardees of this fund covered areas like sports, counselling and arts.

The alcohol industry plays an important role in the Scottish economy, however the misuse of alcohol through excessive or inappropriate consumption can have implications for health and a range of social problems, including anti-social behaviour, accidents, violence, family breakdown, problems with money and work, which can impact individuals, families and communities.

The fund supports targeted interventions designed to tackle alcohol-related harms in Scotland’s communities. New initiatives and pilot projects that test out innovative approaches designed to reduce alcohol-related harm are of particular interest to the fund.

Projects which secure funding under the fund, and can demonstrate an impact, may be able to receive further funding of up to £25,000 per annum to support their initiative. Foundation Scotland will contact eligible projects directly when the time comes.

The Fund will support projects for a maximum of three years.

The deadline for applications is 12 noon on Monday, April 25.

Final decisions on funding will be made by early July.

For more information, and to apply, visit https://www.foundationscotland.org.uk