Aims/priorities: The funding is for projects that create opportunities for increased integration by building stronger community links and improving access to existing services for newly arrived or relocated service families only.
Projects will need to contribute towards at least one of the following outcomes:
- Families in a new posting have more accessible and sustainable information to support them to settle into a new and unfamiliar location.
- Newly arrived families report improved wellbeing by being introduced to and connected with activities provided in their new area.
- Fewer newly arrived and relocated service families report feeling isolated or lonely and more service families say they have effective support networks.
- Families feel more able to navigate the challenges of relocation, because their relationships are stronger.
The funding aims to support projects which seek to boost links with local communities, improve access to services, increase opportunities for integration and strengthen family relationships. Activities should offer preventative, and/or early intervention approaches, with an emphasis on health and wellbeing to reduce the impact of relocation for families unfamiliar with their new community.
The direct and primary beneficiaries must be families of current serving armed forces personnel, including reservists (including RFA Royal Fleet Auxiliary).
Who can apply? Applications will be accepted from:
- Registered charities
- Community Interest Companies (CICs)
- Local authorities
- Armed Forces units/bases.
To be eligible, applicants must be based in the UK and delivery must take place in the UK only.
Applications will be considered from charities that are not exclusively focused on armed forces communities that demonstrate a commitment to working in partnership with armed forces organisations.
Grant amount: Between £5,000 and £50,000 in total towards a project being delivered over a period of up to 12 months.
Application process: The programme guidance, faqs, application questions and online application portal can be found on the Armed Forces Covenant Fund Trust website.
Deadline: Wednesday 17 December 2025, 12 noon.
Contact information: Email: info@covenantfund.org.uk
Website: Serving Families: On the Move programme 2025-26 : Armed Forces Covenant Fund Trust