The SURE Fund is now welcoming applications

The SURE Fund is offering small grants (up to £20,000 each) to support community‑led projects that reduce alcohol and drug related harm, support recovery, and help build stronger, more connected communities.

Why SURE? 

SURE stands for Support. Understand. Recover. Empower and it's what we hope this fund will be all about. 

We’re especially keen to hear about ideas that give people the chance to build new skills, try something different, volunteer, or simply connect with others. We’re also interested in creative approaches that engage young people, challenge stigma, and open up positive, honest conversations about alcohol and drugs.

Above all, we want to support activity that reduces harm, supports recovery and wellbeing, values lived and living experience, and helps create safer, stronger and more connected communities for the long term.

Who is supporting this?

Renfrewshire Alcohol and Drug Partnership (ADP) brings together partners to reduce the harms caused by problematic alcohol and drug use.

As part of their ongoing commitment to applying a community led approach the ADP will work in partnership with Engage Renfrewshire to deliver a community grants programme (The SURE Fund) supporting grass root responses to preventing and reducing alcohol and drug related harm in Renfrewshire.

How do we know if our project is eligible? 

Read the full fund guidance available at the below link to see if your project is eligible, learn what the money can and can't fund, and see a timeline for delivery of the fund.

Okay, we've read the guidance. How do we apply? 

Download a copy of the application form below and submit to info@engagerenfrewshire.com, along with supporting documents, before 13 May at midday.

Can we get support with our application? 

While the team at Engage cannot write your application on your behalf, we can give guidance on general best practice when it comes to application writing. Get in touch with us via info@engagerenfrewshire.com or 0141 887 7707