CFAs: Gambling Harms – Voluntary Sector Grant (United Kingdom)

The Gambling Harms – Voluntary Sector Grant is a public health funding scheme by Public Health Wales (PHW) and administered by WCVA. It supports voluntary organisations in Wales to develop and deliver innovative, community-led approaches to preventing gambling-related harms. The application window opens 31 August 2026 and closes at 5:00 pm, 19 October 2026. This grant scheme aims to strengthen Wales’ capacity to prevent gambling-related harms through actions that are both evidence-informed and community-led. WCVA explains that the programme supports a new public health approach to gambling-related harm prevention in Wales, taking into account the social, economic, and environmental factors that contribute to harm. The fund also aims to generate learning to help shape future policy and practice, and emphasises embedding lived experience and Welsh public health principles throughout prevention activity. The scheme offers grants of up to £75,000 per year for projects lasting up to two years. Key funding details from the source include:

Funding could support, for example:

Organisation types: Not specified in the provided source beyond describing applicants as voluntary organisations, community groups, and social enterprises capable of delivering prevention activity.

Location:

Independence requirement:

Other eligibility criteria: Not specified in the provided text. Applicants are directed to read the Gambling Harms – Voluntary Sector Grant applicant guidance for full requirements. WCVA states the fund encourages projects that are: Examples of supported activity include those listed under “Funding could support” (community awareness/education; targeted prevention for higher-risk or under-served groups; outreach and resilience building; support for families; capacity-building and networks; creative/digital/innovative prevention approaches). Gambling-related harms are influenced by more than individual behaviour; WCVA notes the scheme aligns with a public health approach that considers wider drivers such as social, economic, and environmental factors. By funding community-led prevention activity in Wales—and requiring independence from gambling industry influence—the grant is designed to build local prevention capacity and help develop an evidence base for future practice. WCVA advises organisations to read the full Gambling Harms – Voluntary Sector Grant applicant guidance before applying. Applications must be made via MAP. To register and view current opportunities, visit map.wcva.cymru.

The application window closes at 5: 00 pm, 19 October 2026.

WCVA provides key dates including an information and overview webinar and a clarification window (see “Timescales” in the opportunity guidance/timetable). Official guidance and application portal (as provided by WCVA): Because some eligibility details are not specified in the provided text, key compliance points to prioritise are: What is the Gambling Harms – Voluntary Sector Grant? It is a grant scheme by Public Health Wales (PHW) and administered by WCVA that funds voluntary organisations in Wales to develop and deliver prevention-focused, community-led approaches to preventing gambling-related harms. How much funding is available? Grants are up to £75,000 per year for projects lasting up to two years. The scheme states that projects can be funded up to 100% of eligible costs, and match funding is not required. Where must projects be delivered? All funded projects must be delivered in Wales. Are applicants required to provide match funding? No. The source states that match funding is not required and projects can be funded up to 100% of eligible costs. When is the application deadline? What is the expected project start date? WCVA states the project start date is 7 December 2026. How do I apply? Applications are submitted through WCVA’s MAP (Multipurpose Application Portal). WCVA also advises reading the full applicant guidance before applying. If your organisation can deliver prevention-focused, community-led activity in Wales, review the Gambling Harms – Voluntary Sector Grant applicant guidance and prepare your application for submission via MAP before 5:00 pm on 19 October 2026. Ensure your project approach meets the scheme’s stated prevention and independence requirements.