Under the Hidden Voices Programme, The Armed Forces Covenant Fund Trust will award grants of up to £20,000 for projects lasting up to 12 months to enable and deliver accessible mental health and wellbeing support for those with seldom heard needs in Armed Forces communities.
Eligibility
We invite applications from:
- UK based registered charities
- Community interest Company (CIC) with substantial recent experience of supporting Armed Forces communities.
There is more detailed information about eligibility in the programme guidance available below. It is important that you read the programme guidance carefully before you apply.
What’s available
You can apply for a grant of up to £20,000 in total towards a project being delivered over a period of up to 12 months.
Themes and priorities
We want to support projects that address the unique mental health and wellbeing needs of marginalised groups focusing on prevention and early intervention.
Your project will need to meet all of the following outcomes:
- Build collaborative partnerships between Armed Forces organisations and specialist non- Armed Forces organisations
- Identify and address known and unknown gaps in service provision for the Armed Forces community
- Provide accessible, preventable and defined interventions
- Enhance awareness and understanding among mainstream voluntary sector organisations of the unique needs of the Armed Forces community and create ongoing support opportunities.
Deadlines and dates to note
There will be two deadlines for applications.
- If you apply by 12 noon on 11 September 2024, you will receive a decision before end of December 2024.
- If you apply by 12 noon on 8 January 2025, you will receive a decision before end of April 2025.
Apply for the Hidden Voices Programme 2024/25 : Armed Forces Covenant Fund Trust
