To honour Armed Forces Day 2025 on the 28th of June, the M.O.D have opened a grant which aims to support events that honour and thank the Armed Forces community. Eligible organisations can apply for match-funded grants of up to £10,000, covering up to half of an event’s total cost.
The funding can be used for:
- road closures required to hold an event, including to allow for parades and marches.
- decorations, flags and banners (where possible please consider use of sustainable options and avoid using single-use plastics)
- local or national newspapers/social media/radio advertisements to promote the event
- marshalling, security and first aid arrangements for the event
insurance - PA and communications systems such as hand-held radios or other forms of communication for event organiser
It cannot cover hospitality, entertainment, military assets, transport costs, or VAT.
Organisations must first register their event on the Armed Forces Day website to apply. Once approved, a link to the grant application will be provided via email.
Up to £10,000. Voluntary and community organisations, local councils, schools, ex-service organisations and individuals.
There is no deadline specified, however, the event must be held within 2 weeks of the Armed Forces Day, which falls on 28 June 2025 and it can take up to 10 working days for an event to be approved.
