The last deadline for Ecominds is approaching. They will now only accept applications for small projects (up to the value of £20,000) until 12pm Wednesday 30th June.  Rounds for large and medium projects are now closed.

Ecominds is an open grant programme run by Mind as an award partner of the Big Lottery Fund. The programme has £7.5 million to distribute to around 125 new and existing projects focusing on mental health and the environment around England over the next five years.

Ecominds aims to help people with direct experience of mental distress become involved in environmental projects that improve mental and physical health and local communities. Ecominds will help reduce the stigma surrounding mental distress and help create a society that treats people with experience of mental distress fairly, positively, and with respect. There is growing evidence demonstrating that green exercise provides substantial benefits for health and wellbeing.

For further details or to download an application form click here