Carers Support Fund Programme

Unpaid carers often face significant disadvantages that impact their financial situation, health and social wellbeing, from limited employment opportunities to social isolation. Young carers can be educationally disadvantaged, and adult carers may have to make significant career sacrifices and face pension gaps.

The Carers Support Fund, funded by Welsh Government, aims to provide essential services and grant funding to support unpaid carers who are facing such hardships, particularly due to the rising cost of living.

Apply Now: Carers Support Fund 2026–29

Welsh Government has confirmed continued funding for the Carers Support Fund, and applications are now open for delivery partners for the 2026–29 period.

Who can apply?

Organisations who support unpaid carers based in Wales or working in Wales.

Funding details:

Total available: approximately £1.5m
Minimum grant: £20,000
Deadline: 10am, 23 March 2026

How to apply:

Read the guidance and budget documents

Complete and submit the application form by the deadline

Join a Q&A session for support: 10 – 11am Wednesday 4 March 2026

If you wish to attend one of the sessions please email csfw@carers.org with your name, organisation name and email address, indicating the meeting you would like to attend, and a link to the meeting will be sent.

Make a difference for unpaid carers. Apply today!

Source: Vale of Glamorgan Council