Elevate Community Mentoring & Grants Programme 2026 -2027 is now OPEN

CDHN in partnership with Public Health Agency (PHA) are pleased to announce the Elevate Community Mentoring and Grants Programme 2026-27 is now open for applications.

The Programme is funded by The Public Health Agency (PHA) and is for groups who are ready to tackle health inequalities using a community development approaches. Elevate places a strong emphasis on mentoring, offering groups tailored guidance, support and shared learning to help strengthen their ideas and maximise their impact. Through dedicated mentoring participants will build skills, confidence and practical approaches to addressing challenges faced by their communities.

Stephanie Houston, Elevate Project Manager said, “The Elevate Community Mentoring and Grants Programme offers a unique opportunity to groups who want to deliver new community development project to address health inequalities. It provides invaluable networking opportunities alongside mentoring and financial support.  We have fantastic mentoring organisations who will support successful groups to bring people together to tackle health inequalities in their local areas. It is a great way for groups to connect with others and have that one-to-one support to assist you in developing your project”.

Application Form and Guidance Notes are available here.  The closing date for applications is 4:00pm on Friday 22nd May 2026.

We will consider all applications, and this year, we particularly welcome local groups who support people from LGBTQIA+, vulnerable migrant and ethnic communities, groups working with people living with a physical or learning disability and other under-represented groups.

Click here to read about how previous mentee organisations delivered their project ideas.

CDHN is hosting a series of Elevate Information sessions on Zoom. These sessions are crucial for new groups interested in applying to the Elevate Mentoring & Grants Programme. They will provide detailed information about the application process and answer any questions you may have.

Tuesday 12th May at 11:00am

Wednesday 13th May at 1:00pm

Thursday 14th May at 7:00pm

Please click here to register for an information session.

We are also holding a full day free training course on Community Development & Health Inequalities on 19th May 2026, from 10:00am – 3:00pm, online.  Click here to register for this training