Armed Forces Covenant Fund Family Focus Programme

This programme offers grants of between £50,000 and £100,000 to fund projects that explore and pilot solutions for family members-collectively and as individuals of wounded, injured and sick serving personnel or Veterans.

Eligibility

Applications are welcome from:

• Registered charities

• Community Interest Companies (CICs)

• Local authorities

• NHS organisations

There is more detailed information about eligibility in the programme guidance available below. It is important that you read the programme guidance carefully before you apply.

You can apply for a grant of between £50,000 and £100,000 towards a project of 12 to 18 months in duration.

Priority Areas

They want to support projects that explore and pilot solutions for family members- collectively and as individuals of wounded, injured and sick serving personnel or veterans.

Your project will need to meet one or more of the following outcomes:

• Family members of those who are wounded, injured or sick feel better informed and more able to access relevant information, advice and guidance, applicable to their situation.

• Family members of those who are wounded, injured or sick feel less lonely/isolated, more resilient and better equipped to deal with their circumstances.

• Family members of those who are wounded, injured and sick have developed their skills for work, or have greater confidence to pursue volunteering or employment when it’s right for them.

The focus for 2025/26 is supporting projects that test new ideas, refine successful pilots, or expand services developed in the past five years, provided they are not part of an organisations core work.

Deadline for applications is 12 noon Wednesday 24 September 2025, you will receive a decision before the end of December 2025.

For further information and to apply visit Family Focus Programme 2025/26 : Armed Forces Covenant Fund Trust