Bupa UK Foundation is inviting not-for-profit organisations in the UK to apply for its third funding round, which is focused on young adults aged 18 to 25 years.

Established in 2015 with funding from Bupa UK, the Foundation has £1 million to award in grants each year for practical projects and initiatives which aim to tackle critical issues in health and social care and improve health and wellbeing in the UK.

The Foundation selects a different theme for each round. The current theme is ‘Healthy Futures’ which focuses on young adults (18 to 25 years) with specific interest in projects that will have a positive impact on the health and wellbeing of young adults who face ongoing health challenges, supporting and empowering them to live life to the full.

The Foundation expects to award around 12 to 15 grants. The majority of grants will be for £20,000 or less. A small number of grants may be awarded within the £20,000 to £50,000 range, and occasionally grants of more than £50,000 are awarded. Grant recipients will also receive 15% on top of grant funding awarded as a contribution towards core costs. This contribution is therefore unrestricted funding for successful applicants to use however they wish.

For the ‘Healthy Futures’ programme, the Bupa UK Foundation is looking to fund practical projects that are designed to engage and support people directly.

Projects must take place within the UK, be clearly for public benefit, be delivered within 12 to 18 months and clearly fit the following criteria:

  • Supports young people aged 18 to 25 years who face ongoing health challenges.
  • Focuses on addressing, supporting or improving health or wellbeing.
  • Provides evidence of the specific needs that the project aims to address.
  • Explains how those who will benefit from the project will be reached and engaged.
  • Includes details of how the health outcomes and impact of the project will be measured.

There is a two-stage application process. The deadline for first stage applications is 19 May 2017.

To find out more click here; http://www.bupaukfoundation.org/