Short Breaks Scheme projects between October 2026 and March 2029.

Following the announcement of the continuation of funding for the Short Breaks Scheme from Welsh Government, Carers Trust Wales invites Expressions of Interest from Third Sector organisations in Wales to apply for funding to deliver Short Breaks Scheme projects between October 2026 and March 2029. 

The scheme aims to increase the availability of short breaks for unpaid carers, improve wellbeing and strengthen resilience. Approximately £4.8m is available over this two and a half year period, with grants available for successful Third Sector organisations, from £20,000. 

Deadline: 10am Monday 2 February 2026 
Apply here: short-breaks-scheme-eoi-form-26-29-final.docx  (also attached)

Read the guidance notes: short-breaks-scheme-eoi-guidance-notes-26-29.docx (also attached). 

Please email shortbreakswales@carers.org with your name, organisation name and email address and a link to the meeting will be sent.

 For further information, please visit the Short Breaks Scheme website or email shortbreakswales@carers.org