Veterans' Foundation Standard Grants

Funding

£5,001 – £30,000

Location

England

Applications

Rolling (always open)

Overview

The Veterans' Foundation offers grants between £5,001 and £30,000. The money supports organisations helping serving and former armed forces members, operational qualified seafarers, and their families. This is a rolling programme, so there is no fixed deadline. Decisions are usually made within 12 to 16 weeks of applying. Trustees look at the project itself, how many people it will help, and how efficiently your organisation runs.

Eligibility

Who can apply:

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Key requirements:

  • Must support serving or former armed forces members, operational qualified seafarers, or their immediate families
  • Must be an eligible organisation, not an individual
Who is this for?

This grant is for organisations in England, Scotland, or Wales that support serving or former armed forces personnel, operational qualified seafarers, or their immediate families. It is not for individuals applying on their own behalf. It is also not for organisations whose work falls outside the armed forces and seafarer community.

Regions

Funder track record
Recent awards dataOpen to first-time applicants

Awards published

685

Typical award

£29,732

Most awards

£16,874 to £43,121

Most funded region

North West

206 awards in 2025, level with 217 the year before.

Recent awards include Milspo Network CIC (£15,499, 2026), Huddersfield Town Foundation (£27,621, 2026) and Family Lives (£29,135, 2026).

This funder has made 685 awards with a typical award of £29,732. Would you qualify?

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Full details from Veterans' Foundation

The Veterans' Foundation Standard Grants programme provides funding between £5,001 and £30,000 to eligible organisations supporting the Armed Forces community, operational qualified seafarers, and their immediate families. Applications are assessed on a rolling basis with decision timelines of 12–16 weeks. Factors considered include the project or items to be funded, number of beneficiaries, need and impact, and the governance and financial need of the applicant organisation.

How to apply

This is a rolling programme, so you can apply at any time. Apply directly through the Veterans' Foundation. Allow 12 to 16 weeks for a decision after submitting your application.

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Last updated: 30 August 2026