Regional Integrated Fund for Dementia Small Grant Scheme 2026-27

Published: 28 July 2026

Community and voluntary organisations can now apply for grants of £500–£1,000 to deliver projects that support people living with dementia and their unpaid carers or family members across Bridgend, Merthyr Tydfil and Rhondda Cynon Taf.

Delivered in partnership with Interlink RCT, BAVO and Voluntary Action Merthyr Tydfil (VAMT), the fund aims to support projects that:

  • Reduce loneliness and isolation
  • Improve wellbeing
  • Support people to remain independent and connected within their communities

Who can apply?

To be eligible, organisations must:

  • Be a not-for-profit organisation
  • Have a governing document (constitution or set of rules)
  • Have a bank or building society account with at least two unrelated signatories
  • Be able to provide recent annual accounts (or a statement of income and expenditure) and a recent bank statement
  • Have an up-to-date safeguarding policy

Need help with your application?

Support and advice are available from your local County Voluntary Council (CVC).

Interlink RCT

Email: grants@interlinkrct.org.uk

Phone: 01443 846200

Voluntary Action Merthyr Tydfil (VAMT)

Email: info@vamt.net

Phone: 01685 353900

BAVO (Bridgend)

Email: development@bavo.org.uk

Phone: 01656 810400

How to apply

Please complete the application form and submit it by email to grants@interlinkrct.org.uk.

Download application form

For any questions about the grant, please contact grants@interlinkrct.org.uk.

 
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