Aims/priorities: The objective of the fund is to support Armed Forces Day events across the UK to show support for our servicemen and women, past and present.
Who can apply? Local councils, voluntary and community organisations, schools, ex-service organisations and individuals in the UK are eligible to apply.
Applicants must be able to accept a credit card payment as MOD will no longer be using BACs transfer for the grant payment.
Grant amount: The maximum grant available is £10,000. The amount of the grant will depend on the size and format of the event.
The grant is match-funded. This means, a grant could cover up to half of the overall cost of the event. If the overall event cost is £7,000, the MoD could cover up to £3,500.
Application process: The first step in the application process is to register the event on the Armed Forces Day website.
Once groups have registered their event, they will receive a confirmation email within 15 working days. This email contains a link to submit an application for funding.
Deadline: Thursday, 30 April 2026.
Contact information: Email: armedforcesday-events@mod.gov.uk
Website: Armed Forces Day - 27 June 2026