Aims/priorities: Every individual in the UK living with a genetic condition and their family is able to access the appropriate support at the time they need it so that they feel supported, valued and included.
Projects funded under this strand should:
- Create new support networks or develop existing ones.
- Inform and empower individuals living with a genetic condition and their families and carers.
- Address a key transition point (eg point of diagnosis or transition to adult services)
- Improve the physical, mental or emotional wellbeing of affected individuals and their families.
- Enable knowledge, awareness, skills or attitudes to be acquired that are then applied so that those with a genetic condition and their families are supported, valued and included.
- Engage with diverse and marginalised communities who are also living with a genetic condition to identify and challenge policies, practices and perceptions that contribute to health inequalities.
Who can apply? UK registered charities with an annual income of less than £1 million or UK based patient groups can apply.
Grant amount:
Grants of up to £5,000 are available for registered charities.
For unregistered patient groups with a governing document, grants of up to £1,500 are available.
Application process: Full guidelines and an online application form can be found on the Jeans for Genes website.
Deadline: 16 October 2022
Contact Information:
Genetic Disorders UK/ Jeans for Genes
199 Victoria Street
London
SW1E 5NE
Tel: 0800 987 8987
Email: grants@jeansforgenes.org
Website address: https://www.jeansforgenes.org/