Applications Open: ACE Mental Health Project Grants (Up to £25,000)

UK-registered charities can now apply for grants of up to £25,000 to deliver mental health projects supporting children, young people and families affected by Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs).

This funding opportunity is designed to support evidence-based, trauma-informed interventions that help prevent and overcome the long-term impact of ACEs, while also supporting parents to break cycles of trauma across generations.

Who Can Apply?

Applications are open to UK-registered healthcare charities that meet the following criteria:

• Annual income below £20 million
• At least five years of audited or independently examined accounts
• Charities may be regionally or nationally based

What Projects Are Funded?

The programme supports charities working with:

Children and Young People

Charities must have a specialist, single focus on one or more of the following ACE-related areas:

• Childhood sexual abuse
• Living in a household affected by domestic violence
• Physical and/or emotional neglect
• Living with a parent who has a mental illness and/or substance misuse

Projects must demonstrate a ‘children first’ approach and deliver trauma-informed, evidence-based support.

Parental and Family Support

Funding is also available for specialist charities that work exclusively with parents and families facing complex challenges, including:

• Supporting parents to confront their own ACEs
• Breaking intergenerational cycles of trauma and abuse
• Supporting families where a parent or caregiver has a mental illness or substance addiction and may be at risk of harming their children

How Can the Funding Be Used?

The funding is flexible and can:

• Contribute towards overall service delivery, or
• Support a specific project aligned with the programme’s aims

This flexibility allows organisations to strengthen existing provision or develop targeted interventions where they are most needed.

Key Deadline

Application deadline:

6 February 2026 at 5:00pm Click here to apply