Fulfilling Futures

This programme offers grants of between £50,000 and £300,000 to improve the quality of life through targeted support for Veterans who have experienced significant, negative impact, which is evidenced to be related to their experience during Service.

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Summary

This programme offers grants of between £50,000 and £300,000 to improve the quality of life through targeted support for Veterans who have experienced significant, negative impact, which is evidenced to be related to their experience during Service.

You can apply for a grant of between £50,000 and £100,000 for a project lasting 12-18 months in duration which meets at least one programme outcome.

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You can apply for a grant up to £300,000 for a project lasting three to four years in duration which meets all the programme outcomes.

Programme outcomes can be found in the programme guidance on the Trust website.

Eligibility

Applications are welcome from:

  • Regisitered charities

  • Community Interest Companies (CICs)

  • Local authorities

  • Statutory organisations

There is more detailed information about eligibility in the programme guidance.

Objectives

The Trust want to support pilot projects or new approaches that will support and improve the lives of specific communities of Veterans who have been negatively impacted by issues in relation to their Service. 

For projects lasting 12-18 months for grants between £50,000 and £100,000, you will need to achieve at least one of the programme outcomes. Grants up to £300,000 for projects which take place over three-four years are required to meet all following outcomes:

  • Veterans’ experiences are acknowledged and understood, enabling them to positively progress on their recovery journey.

  • Veterans’ isolation will be reduced and quality of life improved, through gaining access to effective support.

  • Veterans can build a positive connection with the wider Armed Forces community and access support in the future, should they wish or be able to access other support mechanisms that are most relevant to them.

For more information on the criteria, please refer to our programme guidance.

Dates

If you apply by 12 noon on Wednesday 4 December 2024, you will receive a decision before end of February 2025.

How to apply

Applications can be made via the Armed Forces Covenant Fund Trust’s grants portal, available via their website: https://covenantfund.org.uk/programme/fulfilling-futures-programme-2024-25/

Supporting information

Programme guidance and FAQs are available to download from the Trust website.