April 25, 2024
Covenant Fund launches Funding Framework for the next 3 years
Hidden Voices Programme 2024/25
The Hidden Voices Programme will award grants of up to £20,000 to enable and deliver accessible mental health and wellbeing support for those with seldom heard needs in Armed Forces communities.
Apply by 12 noon 8 Jan 2025
Grants up to £20,000
Open to registered charities and CICs
Under the Hidden Voices Programme, The Armed Forces Covenant Fund Trust will award grants of up to £20,000 for projects lasting up to 12 months to enable and deliver accessible mental health and wellbeing support for those with seldom heard needs in Armed Forces communities.
Eligibility
We invite applications from:
- UK based registered charities
- Community interest Company (CIC) with substantial recent experience of supporting Armed Forces communities.
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 a grant of up to £20,000 in total towards a project being delivered over a period of up to 12 months.
Themes and priorities
We want to support projects that address the unique mental health and wellbeing needs of marginalised groups focusing on prevention and early intervention.
Your project will need to meet all of the following outcomes:
- Build collaborative partnerships between Armed Forces organisations and specialist non- Armed Forces organisations
- Identify and address known and unknown gaps in service provision for the Armed Forces community
- Provide accessible, preventable and defined interventions
- Enhance awareness and understanding among mainstream voluntary sector organisations of the unique needs of the Armed Forces community and create ongoing support opportunities.
Deadlines and dates to note
There are two deadlines for applications.
If you applied by 12 noon on 11 September 2024, you will receive a decision before end of December 2024.
If you apply by 12 noon on 8 January 2025, you will receive a decision before end of April 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.
No, however, Armed Forces units or bases can work in partnership with other eligible organisations if the work will create the development of tangible links between civilian communities and local command and offer routes for learning and referrals.
By collaborative working we mean organisations working tighter for the benefit of Armed Forces communities and beneficiaries.
Yes, however, you may need to work with another organisation if you do not have substantial experience of working with the Armed Forces Community. There is more information on this in the programme guidance.
‘Defined or bespoke mental health and wellbeing support’ refers to tai8lored mental health interventions that are specifically designed to meet the unique needs of individuals or groups, rather than using a one-size-fits-all method.
Yes, if your project addresses the needs of Armed Forces groups or individuals whose voices, opinions or needs are not frequently represented in Mainstream policies or services.
We encourage you to take a look at the application questions before beginning your online application to the Hidden Voices programme.
You can also view the terms and conditions to receiving a grant.
Application questions in word
Please note, this is for reference only and applications can only be made via our online application portal.
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