The funding is for new projects that work with communities to prevents heart disease, particularly for vulnerable and isolated groups of individuals (adults) who are at an increased risk of developing heart problems in the future. Projects that are likely to have a big impacts and have considered novel ways to encourage people to look after their hearts and promote positive lifestyle changes are also sought.
Activities must have a primary focus on one or more of the following four risk factors for heart disease:
- Nutrition and Healthy Eating
- Physical Activity
- Smoking
- Alcohol
The funding can support salaried, overhead expenses/on costs and equipment that is necessary for the successful delivery of the project which should be for at least three months but no more than 12 months.
The funding rotates around the UK at different times of the year.
The application windows for 2025 are:
- Wales – 26th March to 23rd April
- England North – 7th May to 4th June
- Scotland – 11th June to 9th July
- England South – 16th July to 13th August
- Northern Ireland – 20th August to 17th September
Applications open at 9am and close at 5pm for all regions.
This is a competitive grant scheme as there is a funding pot of £15,000 for each region.

