Supporting Change - Carers

Supporting Change - Carers is a funding programme of The National Lottery Community Fund for Scotland. It funds projects that improve the health of unpaid carers by reducing health inequalities and addressing the root causes of long-term problems through systems change. The page defines unpaid carers as "adults or children who look after a relative, friend or neighbour" because of disability, illness, a mental health condition or addiction. The page states the work "reduces the unfair and avoidable differences in health for unpaid carers" and "addresses the root cause of the long-term problems". The page states it does not fund service delivery projects such as advocacy, peer support and welfare rights advice.

Grants are for amounts from £500,000 to £2,000,000 for main projects, with up to £50,000 available for development funding. The page states the programme expects to fund 4 to 5 projects, with projects typically running 5 to 10 years.

The page states a Stage 1 application deadline of 15 July 2026, as part of a two-stage process. Applications are made through the online application portal.