Public Health Accelerator Bids (PHAB)

Funding for new projects that deliver services to help everyone in Essex to live a healthy life and achieve their full potential

Organisations that can apply

You can apply for a grant from PHAB if you are an organisation that serves communities in Essex and is one of the following:

  • a voluntary and community organisation
  • a registered charity
  • a charitable incorporated organisation (CIO)
  • a not-for-profit company limited by guarantee
  • a community interest company (CIC)
  • a school
  • a statutory body (including NHS Integrated Care Systems, local authorities, town, parish, or community council)
  • a community benefit society
  • a co-operative society. You must have a not-for-profit 'asset lock' clause in your society rules and also be registered with the Financial Conduct Authority
  • a consortium of organisations led by an eligible organisation. A partnership agreement will need to be in place before any funding is awarded

These grants are not available in Southend or Thurrock.