The Reaching and Supporting Armed Forces Communities programme will award grants of up to £100,000 over a period of up to three years. For exceptional projects, larger grants may be available. We are looking for projects that are specific and targeted. This could include addressing hidden needs, as well as needs that are more well known. 

Your application must be clear about the evidence of why your project is needed, and how the impact of the project will continue after the grant has ended.  

We will be more likely to fund projects that focus on specific groups of people within Armed Forces communities, rather than more general approaches. We are also keen to see that the people who will benefit from the project have been able to shape how it will be delivered. 

Eligibility

Charities, CICs and Armed Forces Units can apply for a grant. There is more information in the programme guidance.

What’s available

You can apply for up to £100,000; for up to a three year period. You can exceptionally apply for an enhanced grant. There is more information in the programme guidance.

Themes and priorities

This programme will fund projects that will deliver significant changes or improvements for Armed Forces communities where there are hidden or compelling needs. We want to hear from those who know the most about what is needed. That’s why this year we are running such a broad programme.

If you apply for a grant, you need to show how this would help to address hidden, compelling and complex needs. In particular those of vulnerable Armed Forces communities who are most impacted by cost-of-living challenges, and where evidence has highlighted gaps in support and provision.

Deadlines and dates to note

This programme is now closed. There were two application deadlines this year:

• If you applied by 5pm on 3 July 2023, you’ll receive a decision before the end of
  September 2023
• If you applied by 5pm on 13 November 2023, you’ll receive a decision before the
  end of March 2024

Guidance and resources

Programme news