Serving Families: On the Move programme 2024-25

Grants up to £120,000 for projects which help improve the quality of life for Service families impacted by relocation

Under the Serving Families: On the Move programme the Armed Forces Covenant Fund Trust will award grants of up to £120,000 for two to three year projects which help improve the quality of life for Service families impacted by relocation as a direct result of Service life.

Eligibility

Applications are invited from:

• Registered charities that must show a willingness to collaborate with Armed Forces charities. This could include work with military bases or units.

There is more detailed information about eligibility in the programme guidelines available below. It is important that you read the programme guidance carefully before you apply.

What’s available

You can apply for a grant up to £120,000 in total towards a project being delivered over a period of between two and three years.

Themes and priorities

The Armed Forces Covenant Fund Trust want to support early intervention projects that assist military families in accessing services as they relocate. These initiatives will help families integrate into their new communities and build lasting friendships.

Your project will need to contribute towards at least one of these outcomes.

• Provide families with ongoing information about available resources when relocating to unfamiliar areas.
• Provide families with access to enjoyable resources that meet their needs and improve wellbeing.
• Reduce isolation and loneliness by helping families build support networks.

Anna Wright, Chief Executive at the Trust said: “We’ve designed the Apart, Not Alone programme, with community feedback, to help with issues such as emotional wellbeing, mental health, social connections and other issues which can arise from long or frequent separations due to Service. This is the second in an exciting series of new programmes we are launching, which all aim to have an important impact on the quality of life for members of our Armed Forces community.”

Deadlines and dates to note

There will be two application deadlines this year:

If you apply by 12 noon on 18 September 2024, you’ll receive a decision before the end of December 2024.

If you apply by 12 noon on 22 January 2025, you’ll receive a decision before the end of March 2025.

Guidance and resources

Before making your application to this programme, it's strongly recommend you use the helpful resources below to ensure you make the best application you can.

You're encouraged to take a look at the application questions before beginning your online application to the Serving Families: On The Move programme.

You can also view the terms and conditions to receiving a grant.

Apply here