Empowering Bereaved Military Families Programme
This programme will offer a single portfolio grant of up to £1.8 million, to achieve long term, transformational change in the non-statutory support provided to bereaved military families.
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Summary
This programme will offer a single portfolio grant of up to £1.8 million, to achieve long term, transformational change in the non-statutory support provided to bereaved military families.
This programmes has a two-stage application process. In the first instance, applicants can submit an expression of interest in leading a portfolio of work. Successful applicants will then be asked to submit a full application detailing the work your portfolio will undertake. There is more information about this below and in our Programme Guidance document.
Eligibility
We welcome applications from registered charities. 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.
Objectives
We are expecting this project to deliver systemic change, demonstrating an intent for long term transformation, which extends much further than the initial beneficiaries and the organisation receiving the grant.
Projects will be expected to meet all of the following outcomes, which have been designed based on the recommendations raised within the research report.
Bereaved military families, including wider family members, feel it’s 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.
We will expect projects to provide support across the UK.
Dates
This programme has a two stage application process.
The deadline for stage one Expressions of Interest is midday on Wednesday 2 April 2025. You’ll receive a decision before the end of May 2025.
Successful applicants will then be invited to submit a full application. The deadline for stage 2 applications is midday on Wednesday 6 August 2025. You’ll receive a decision before the end of September 2025.
How to apply
You can apply via our website at Empowering Bereaved Military Families Programme : Armed Forces Covenant Fund Trust
Supporting information
You can find full programme guidance at
https://covenantfund.org.uk/programme/empowering-bereaved-military-families-programme/