This programme offers grants between £75,000 and £150,000 to address the impact of, and to support initiatives that will have a long-term effect in preventing, domestic abuse in serving armed forces communities.

Eligibility

Applications are welcome from:

• Registered charities
• Community Interest Companies (CICs)
• Armed Forces bases/units
• Local authorities
• NHS bodies

We have widened the eligibility for this programme in 2025/26. 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.

What’s available

You can apply for grants between £75,000 and £150,000 towards a project being delivered over a period of one-to-two years.

Themes and priorities

We want to support projects that aim to focus on addressing domestic abuse through preventative measures or by providing effective support routes for victim-survivors.

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

• Effective measures are delivered to prevent incidences of domestic abuse within armed forces communities and these address emerging and current challenges.
• Clear routes are provided which enable victim-survivors from armed forces communities to access effective support, including the ability to recognise and report domestic abuse.
• Sustainable improvements and adaptations are made to service provision to meet the evolving support needs of victim-survivors from armed forces communities.

Deadlines and dates to note

There is one deadline for applications. If you apply by 12 noon on Wednesday 2 July 2025, you will receive a decision before the end of September 2025.

Guidance and resources

Before making your application to this programme, we strongly recommend you use the helpful resources below to ensure you make the best application you can.

Frequently Asked Questions

Please note, we will add to this list if and when we receive queries from applicants.