Suicide Prevention Grants is open for applications!

Leeds City Council Public Mental Health and Leeds Community Foundation are working in partnership to fund local third sector community initiatives aimed at people at risk of suicide. Suicide prevention is a key public mental health priority in Leeds within specific communities/groups, highlighted in the Leeds Suicide Audit and the Leeds Suicide Prevention Action Plan.

Large grants and small grants are available.

Key information 

• We actively welcome more applications from, or benefitting, people under-represented in our grant making, for example LGBTQIA+, racially minoritised, d/Deaf or disabled people
• Applicants should address risk factors for suicide or work targeted towards population groups at risk of suicide
• Applicants should evidence the need for their projects using:
  • Leeds Suicide Audit
  • Leeds Suicide Action Plan
  • Suicide Prevention Strategy
• Applicants must run their activities in Leeds but can be registered/based outside the region. Priority will be given to organisations based in/registered in Leeds and have a good understanding of local communities and the Leeds Suicide Audit
• The amount requested should be at least 50% of the total cost of the activity
• Only one application per organisation can be considered

Examples of activity that can be funded

• Build social connection/reduce isolation
• Foster a sense of hope and purpose
• Promote protective factors for wellbeing, e.g. considering the 5 ways to wellbeing or other model
• Address risk factors highlighted in the Leeds Suicide Audit by providing early intervention and tailored support
• Organisations can apply for continuation work; extension funding (for any organisation whose grant is due to end in 2026); new projects

Large Grants

Grant Size: £10,000 to £25,000
Location: Leeds
Duration: 12 months to 24 months
Deadline: 27/04/2026 at 12 noon
Decisions: June 2026
Read more and apply here

Small Grants

Grant Size: Up to £10,000
Location: Leeds
Duration: Up to 1 year
Deadline: 27/04/2026 at 12 noon
Decisions: June 2026
Read more and apply here

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