Neurological Framework funding - round 4: form and guidance

What you can apply for

Projects should be of 12 month duration for commencement during the financial year 2023 to 2024.

Bids should:

• describe the proposed partners in the network, how the programme of work will be developed and the plan to ensure effective communications including reporting/monitoring arrangements
• include clear proposals for implementing approaches that have a demonstrable track record of successful service delivery for people with one or more neurological condition in a number of geographical areas and care settings in Scotland
• describe outcomes as well as outputs, and specify indicators of change that are measurable including how they bring about improvement in General Standards of Neurological Care and Support
• detail mechanisms to embed longer-term scalability and sustainability, both within and across organisations and sectors
• build on innovative ways of delivering services already funded in Rounds 1, 2, and 3 of the Framework or use approaches that have a proven track record of success
• describe capacity and capability to deliver the project within specified timescales
• describe affordability and value for money

Fair Work First

The Fair Work First guidance outlines our Fair Work First approach and exemplifies the Fair Work First criteria in practice. It's used by those involved in awarding public sector grants, sponsorship, other funding, contracts, and those seeking to access such funding.

Successful applicants will be asked to provide a statement verifying their Fair Work First commitment and confirming it has been developed in agreement with the workforce. This is to be signed off by the relevant trade union where one is present, or workers representative(s) where there is no union present.

Wherever relevant and proportionate, applicants should also be asked to provide a written commitment to not using fire and rehire practice in order to be eligible for the grant in question, and this will be made a condition of the delivery of the grant in the subsequent grant award letter.