Social Isolation and Loneliness Fund 2023 – 2026

Wed 8 Mar 2023

The Scottish Government Minister for Equalities and Older People has announced the launch of the Social Isolation and Loneliness Fund this morning, whilst speaking at the Generations Working Together annual conference.

Further information about the Fund is available from Impact Funding Partners: Social Isolation and Loneliness Fund 2023 - 2026 - Impact Funding Partners

The fund is open now, and the closing date for initial expressions of interest is 31 March 2023 (there is a longer period after that for full applications).

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