Aims/priorities: The funding is for a single organisation or group of organisations that are willing to join together to design and deliver a national memorial to mark the significant contribution of Muslims to the First and Second World War.
The memorial is intended to stand as a permanent tribute to the bravery and sacrifice of the hundreds of thousands of Muslim soldiers who served alongside Britain and its allies – travelling from across the Middle East, North Africa, and the Indian subcontinent – to help secure victory and promote lasting peace.
Beyond serving as a focal point for remembrance, the successful organisation will be expected to use the construction of the memorial as an educational resource to increase public awareness of this chapter of British military history, and encourage people of all backgrounds to reflect on the shared sacrifice that helped bring peace to the world.
Who can apply? Applications will be accepted from the following:
- Organisations registered as a charity with the Charity Commission
- Charitable incorporated organisations (CIOs) registered with Companies House and the Charity Commission
- Company limited by guarantee registered with Companies House
- Community Interest Companies (CICs) registered with Companies House
- Public sector organisations, such as a local authority.
To be eligible, applicants must:
- Operate in England.
- Deliver all funded activities within England.
Joint or consortium applications will be considered as long as the lead applicant meets the eligibility requirements.
The grant recipient will need to:
- Be accountable for the delivery of a Muslim War Memorial, including:
- identifying and securing a suitable site
- designing the memorial
- constructing and installing the memorial
- putting in place arrangements for long-term maintenance and security
- Procure and manage all suppliers needed for delivery of the memorial
- Ensure that all procurement activities undertaken for the project adhere to all applicable regulatory requirements
- Deliver the project within the agreed budget and timeframes
- Deliver events and activities to increase awareness of the contribution of Muslims and other minority faiths to this country during the World Wars
- Work with MHCLG on the production and delivery of the communications plan.
Full details are in the guidance notes.
Grant amount: A single grant of up to £970,000 will be awarded (comprising up to £950,000 capital funding and £20,000 revenue funding).
The breakdown of funding is:
- Financial Year 2026 to 2027: Up to £150,000 capital funding and £10,000 revenue funding will be available.
- Financial Year 2027 to 2028: Up to £800,000 capital funding and £10,000 revenue funding will be available.
It is anticipated that the funding will be available from October 2026.
Funding beyond the 2026/27 financial year is subject to the availability of funds and confirmation through MHCLG's future budget allocations.
Application process: Applications open on Wednesday, 10 June 2026.
A link to the funding advert and online application form will be accessible via the Apply here button on the Prospectus from 10 June 2026.
Organisations that would like to be notified when the application window opens can register their interest by emailing MWM@communities.gov.uk before 10 June 2026. Registered organisations will receive an email notification with a direct link to the funding advert and application form.
The prospectus is available on the Gov.UK website.
Deadline: Tuesday, 21 July 2026.
Contact information: Email: MWM@communities.gov.uk