'Force for Change' AND 'Reaching and Supporting Armed Forces Communities' programmes now open for new applications https://bit.ly/3LvFbIe.

The Armed Forces Covenant Fund Trust (AFCFT) are delighted to be going into a third year with the Force for Change programme. Grants of up £10,000 are available, for a one year projects, and are open to a variety of organisations including charities, Armed Forces units, local authorities and schools. Please check full details on their website. https://bit.ly/3LvFbIe

The Reaching and Supporting Armed Forces Communities programme will award grants of up to £100,000 over a period of up to three years. AFCFT are looking for projects that are specific and targeted; and this could include addressing hidden needs, as well as needs that are better known. https://bit.ly/3LvFbIe

Anna Wright, Chief Executive of the Armed Forces Covenant, said, “We are looking forward to being able to support important and much needed projects that will make a real difference to the lives of people within Armed Forces communities who are experiencing a particular challenge. We are particularly interested to explore ideas to support Armed Forces communities with hidden, or less well understood needs. We look forward to being able to make some excellent grants, and to see the impact they make over the months and years to come.”