The Army Benevolent Fund offers grants to charities and organisations that support soldiers, veterans and their immediate families. These grants help organisations improve the lives of people in the Army community who may be experiencing need.
The Fund focuses on six areas:
- family support
- employment
- education and training
- care of older people
- mobility; housing
- wellbeing.
Each project must show a clear and direct benefit for soldiers, veterans or family members.
Charities and community interest companies can apply. In addition, the Fund prefers organisations that belong to the Confederation of Service Charities (COBSEO). It also favours groups that work closely with people at a local and community level.
The Grants Committee reviews all applications and makes the final decisions. Organisations applying for the first time usually receive grants below £20,000. The Committee meets in February, June and November. New partners and new projects normally go to the February meeting.
This round supports organisations in England, Wales and Northern Ireland that received funding from the Fund in the past 24 months. Therefore, only those groups can apply.
The deadline for applications is 28 April 2026. Applications submitted by this date will be considered at the June 2026 meeting.
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