Aims/Priorities: Grants are available for not-for-profit organisations to support ex-Service men or women and their families as they make the transition to civilian life within the UK. The funding is intended to support vulnerable ex-serving members of the Armed Forces and their families in their transition to civilian life in the UK.
The funding is focused on supporting the following priority themes:
- Understanding:
- The unique impact of Service life on families
- The changing nature and needs of the Armed Forces community
- Supporting improvement that:
- Empowers the system and individual
- Increases collaboration
- Improves awareness of Armed Forces in mainstream services
- Take account of the unique conditions and impact on health and wellbeing.
Applications need to support these priority outcomes under the following programmes:
- Housing
- Employment
- Health
- Finance
- Criminal justice
- Relationships
- Enabler.
Who can apply: Not-for-profit organisations – from small groups and charities to larger institutions such as universities – working for the benefit of ex-Service men or women and their families can apply.
Grant amount: Not specified
Application process: There is a two-stage application process. Applicants must first submit an initial enquiry using the online form on the FiMT website. Organisations whose application meet the Trust's current objectives and priorities will be invited to complete a full application. Contact the FiMT via its 'contact us' form on its website.
Deadline: Initial enquiries can be submitted at any time.
Contact info: Contact us - Forces in Mind Trust
Website: Forces in Mind Trust - Supporting Ex-Service Personnel