2026 Community Action Fund - Applications Open

 Applications are now open for the sexual health 2026 Community Action Fund – closing Monday 12 January 2026.

The Community Action Fund helps local groups promote healthier sexual health behaviours across our communities, particularly those at risk of poor sexual health outcomes.

This year’s priorities:

• Raise awareness of sexual health & STI screening

• Improve access to screening & supplies
• Innovate with hard-to-reach communities

Funding available:

• Tier One – Microgrant (£500): direct delivery of screening (25+ screens in 12 months, free training provided)

• Tier Two – Project Grant (up to £2,500): community-led projects promoting sexual health & wellbeing (training + flexibility to design creative outreach)

Interested in getting involved?

Whether you're a youth club, faith group, cultural organisation or local charity, your involvement can make a real difference.

Contact us to learn more about the funding, available support and/or to request an application pack: dchst.yoursexualhealthmatters@nhs.net

 We can’t wait to see your ideas and projects that make a real impact in our communities!