Registered charities and not-for-profit organisations that directly support the armed forces community can apply for funding from the Veterans’ Foundation. The grants support serving and former armed forces personnel, operationally qualified seafarers, and their immediate families.
Funding is available for projects that address social care needs, including homelessness, employment support, financial hardship, disability, welfare issues, mental health, and support for older people.
The Foundation offers several types of grants:
Small Grants: £500–£5,000 (rolling applications)
Standard Grants: £5,001–£30,000
Salary Grants: Up to £25,000 per year for up to three years
Major Grants: £100,000–£200,000 over up to three years
There are specific deadlines for some funding streams.
- Applications for Standard and Salary Grants must be submitted by 30 June 2026.
- Applications to the Major Grants programme are currently closed.
- Applications for Small Grants can be made at any time throughout the year.
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