Alzheimer's Research UK - Inspire Fund

Applications are accepted from individuals, organisations and communities with ideas, passion and ability to realise innovative public engagement projects on the topic of dementia. We are especially interested in proposals led by community groups or organisations and particularly encourage collaborative applications, and those that build relationships between communities and researchers.

Projects can use a range of methods to engage with their audience, and we welcome applications using creative or innovative approaches to explore the topic of brain health and dementia. We encourage applicants to consider their audience when selecting methods of engagement, to ensure people are able to take part.

We are particularly interested in receiving applications from the following regions:

• Devolved nations - Scotland, Northern Ireland and Wales
• North West England
• Yorkshire and North East England
• The Midlands
• East Anglia

Inspire Fund projects must meet both the following core criteria:

• Projects must engage with underserved audiences on the topic of dementia, such as minority ethnic communities, marginalised or socioeconomically disadvantaged people.
• Build knowledge and understanding about brain health (in the context of dementia risk reduction) and explore ways to encourage behaviour change.

There is an information webinar on 5 August, 12pm to 1pm. It is recommended interested applicants attend this before submitting an application.