Aims/priorities: The funding is intended to support charities and organisations with projects and activities that directly benefit the Army community in six key areas: independent living, elderly care, education and employability, mental fitness, families and housing.
Who can apply? All registered charitable organisations and community interest companies which support the Army community, which includes veterans, serving soldiers, their families and immediate dependants, may apply.
Grant amount: Grants to new partners are likely to be below £20,000.
Deadline: The next application window for Main Grants for organisations that have received an ABF grant in the last two years is:
- 25 August 2026 to 6 October 2026 for consideration at the November 2026 meeting.
Applications from organisations that have not been previously supported, or have not been supported in the last two years, are considered at the February committee.
- The application window will be 8 December 2026 to 19 January 2027 for consideration at the February 2027 meeting.
Application process: You can read the guidance and apply here.
Contact information:
Email: externalgrants@armybenevolentfund.org