Grants up to £1 Million available for New Armed Forces Veterans Support Centres (UK)
The Armed Forces Covenant Fund Trust is offering grants of up to £1 million through the VALOUR Recognised Centres Development Fund to support veterans and the wider armed forces community across the UK. Funded by the Office for Veterans’ Affairs, this £50 million initiative aims to create a national network of in-person support centres delivering advice and assistance on housing, employment, health, and welfare. This round offers grants for larger, established organisations or consortiums that can rapidly deliver an operational Centre. Applicants must demonstrate strong partnerships with both statutory and non-statutory service providers. Eligible applicants include registered charities, community interest companies, and local authorities. The closing date for applications is the 14th Jan 2026.
Funding for the Refurbishment of Veteran's Accommodation (UK)
Registered charities and social housing providers working with veterans can apply for grants through the Covenant Trust's Refurbishment Grants Programme.
Funding to Address Veterans' Housing Needs (UK)
Charities and registered social housing providers with experience in supporting Veterans are invited to apply for grants of £75,000 to £500,000 through the Major Capital Grants programme.
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 31 December 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. (link below).
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