Armed Forces Covenant Fund: Force for Change programme
Through the Force for Change programme, we fund projects which make a real difference to Armed Forces communities locally. We will support projects that offer support to Armed Forces communities to help with needs that may not have been addressed in the past. This can also include funding for pilot projects; or to try new ways of offering local support. It can also include projects that build on earlier work that you have done.
Themes and priorities
Under this programme, we would like to make small grants that make a big difference. We want to make a big difference to Armed Forces communities that are facing particular challenges due to cost-of-living challenges, or where there are hidden or complex needs within local Armed Forces communities and a local project could help address problems that vulnerable people are facing.
If you apply for a grant, you need to show how this would help specifically help to address compelling or specific needs in a meaningful way; and where you can clearly tell us about the current gap that exists in provision and why this project might help.
Deadlines and dates to note
There will be two application deadlines this year:
- If you applied by 5pm on 17 July 2023, you’ll receive a decision before the end of October 2023
- If you apply by 5pm on 13 December 2023, you’ll receive a decision before the end of March 2024