The Armed Forces Covenant Fund Trust is accepting expressions of interest from UK registered charities to its new funding opportunity.
The programme objective is to build a strong collaborative network to meet the needs of bereaved military families in the UK.
UK registered charities can apply for a single, portfolio, grant of up to £1.8 million to support a project starting in autumn/winter 2025 and delivered over a period of up to four years.
The lead organisation will be responsible for building the portfolio, working in collaboration with interested organisations.
The portfolio should be a mix of organisations, including those with a deep understanding of the needs affecting members of the Armed Forces community, as well as other organisations with significant experience and expertise supporting those who are bereaved, which they can bring to this community. There may be funded and unfunded partners within the portfolio.
The successful bid will need to achieve long-term, transformational change in the non-statutory support provided to bereaved military families across the UK.
This includes achieving all of the following outcomes:
- Bereaved military families, including wider family members, feel it is straightforward to access mental health support throughout the stages of grief.
- Bereaved military families feel that support is equitable, inclusive and holistic, regardless of the nature of bereavement.
- Bereaved military families feel a sense of connection to the community, should they wish to retain that.
- Strong collaboration between organisations working to support bereaved military families, and commitment to this as a sustainable way of working together.
- Better access to holistic packages of support, combining peer-led and professional support.
The Trust is holding a free webinar to introduce the programme on 24 February 2025 (12:00 to 13:00). Registration can be done via the Trust's website.
The deadline for expressions of interest is 2 April 2025 (12 noon).
Empowering Bereaved Military Families Programme : Armed Forces Covenant Fund Trust
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