Mentoring and Mental Health Support Programme Funding 2025–26

The Mayor of London has launched a new grant programme to support young people's mental health.

This is an opportunity for Voluntary, Community and Social Enterprise organisation/s to lead work that equips mentors and youth professionals to better support young people’s wellbeing and mental health across London.

Further information, including full guidance and application details, are available here on their website.

Key Details

• Grant amount: up to £140,000 for 12 months delivery with an option retained for extended delivery until March 2028
• Delivery partner appointment: March 2026
• Eligible organisations: VCSE organisations with experience in youth mentoring, wellbeing, and mental health support
• Grant opening: 5 January 2026
• Grant closing: 12pm, 2 February 2026
• Information Session: 7 January at 1pm 

Please get in touch via newdealforyoungpeople@london.gov.uk to register for a place at the information session or if you have any questions.