Grants Available to Support the Armed Forces Community

Registered charities and not-for-profit organisations directly supporting the armed forces community can apply for grants to assist serving and former armed forces personnel, operationally qualified seafarers, and their immediate families.

The funding is being made available through the Veterans’ Foundation and is designed to fund projects addressing various aspects of social care, including homelessness, employability, financial disadvantage, disability, welfare issues, mental health, and support during old age.

The Foundation offers several funding streams:

• Small Grants: Ranging from £500 to £5,000, these are intended for grassroots groups delivering impactful community-based activities. Applications are accepted on a rolling basis, with organisations permitted to submit one application per quarter. The next closing date for applications is the 30th September 2025.
• Standard Grants: Amounts between £5,001 and £30,000 are available. The next application deadline is 8th October 2025.
• Salary Grants: Offering up to £25,000 per year for up to three years (maximum £75,000), these grants share the same application deadlines as the Standard Grants. The next application deadline is 8th October 2025.
• Major Grants: Providing between £100,000 and £200,000 over one to three years, the Expression of Interest submission for 2025 is currently closed.

Priority is given to organisations demonstrating direct involvement in providing support to those in need, particularly those with low to medium incomes.

To apply, organisations should complete the relevant eligibility checker available on the Veterans’ Foundation website. Detailed guidance for each funding programme is also available online.

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