Reducing Veteran Homelessness - Funding
The Reducing Veteran Homelessness programme awards grants on behalf of the Office for Veterans’ Affairs (OVA) to support the Government’s ambition to reduce veteran homelessness and ensure veterans have access to the support they need, including housing
Who can apply
We invite applications from:
Registered charities which can demonstrate relevant experience and engagement in the direct provision of housing for veterans for at least five years
Registered social housing providers in England, registered social landlords in Scotland or Wales or Registered Housing Associations in Northern Ireland with at least five years’ experience
Local authorities
Community Interest Companies (CICs) with relevant experience and engagement in the direct provision of supported housing for veterans for at least five years.
Eligible Expenditure
This programme is focused on strengthening supported housing provision for veterans experiencing, or at risk of, homelessness. It places particular emphasis on increasing the availability and quality of provision for those with more complex and higher levels of need, who may face the greatest challenges in accessing and sustaining accommodation.
We will fund projects that meet the following outcomes:
Veterans experiencing or at risk of homelessness achieve improved long-term housing stability, with reduced instances of repeat homelessness through access to appropriate supported housing and wraparound support.
The supported housing system for veterans operates more effectively, with improved flow through services, reduced bottlenecks, and increased capacity; individual projects are expected to demonstrate how they contribute to these improvements, supporting quicker access to appropriate support and progression towards independent living.
Projects must support veterans who are at risk of experiencing homelessness, currently homeless, or are being supported by transitional housing services.
How to apply
Before making your application to this programme, we strongly recommend you read our Programme Guidance document below to ensure you make the best application you can.
We encourage you to take a look at the Reducing Veteran Homelessness application questions (word document) before beginning your online application to the Reducing Veteran Homelessness programme. Please note, this is for reference only and applications can only be made via our online application portal.
You can also view the terms and conditions to receiving a grant.
https://covenantfund.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/2026-RHV-Programme-guidance.pdf
To find out more:
https://covenantfund.org.uk/programme/reducing-veteran-homelessness-programme/