Grant funding to deliver short breaks projects for children and young people with disabilities (aged 20 and under), and their carers (adult carers and/or young carers).
The Better Breaks programme funds a wide range of short breaks projects and services, including activities for:
To be eligible for Better Breaks funding, projects must be able to evidence how their activities will benefit both disabled children and young people and their carers, by providing a break from their normal routine.
Who can apply?
Better Breaks 2027-2028 will open for applications in September 2026 for projects starting in April 2027.
Better Breaks guidance is available here.
Visit the fund timeline for more information on what happens after application submission.