The Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government is inviting UK registered and UK based voluntary, community and social enterprise sector (VCSE) organisations to partner with the Government to lead phase two of the Communities for Afghans programme.
The funding is for VCSE organisations to become 'Principal Sponsors' that recruit 'community Sponsor Groups' who come together to support a resettled household by sourcing accommodation for a period of three-years and providing integration support.
The Government is looking for organisations to help and run local, regional or national projects (particularly those across multiple regions) within the UK and welcomes projects implementing innovative approaches as well as more established methods and interventions.
The aim is to provide households with the tools that they need to integrate into society and promote cohesion between households and their local communities so that they can participate fully in UK life.
A total of £4.145 million is available for Principal Sponsors to administer the project from August 2025 to 31 March 2031.
The Government expects to fund up to four VCSE organisations, though this may change depending on the applications received.
The funding is to be used to cover administration of the project and training.
Principal Sponsors can work directly with community Sponsor Groups and/or partner with other organisations such as veterans' charities and faith groups to expand capacity.
Funding to be awarded on 3 June 2025 with projects to start from August 2025.
The application window opens on 17 March 2025 with a deadline of 10 April 2025 (23:59).
Communities for Afghans phase 2: supporting information - GOV.UK
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