Apart Not Alone is one of the first programmes being launched under the Armed Forces Covenant Fund Trust’s new three-year Covenant Fund Funding Framework. This programme fits under the theme of improving the quality of life for those impacted by mobility, separation and isolation challenges during and after Service life. It addresses the unique needs of serving Armed Forces families facing long and/or frequent, involuntary separation – which can have significant impact on different aspects of family life. This might include, but is not limited to, emotional wellbeing, mental health, social connections, and overall family dynamics.
The funding is for not-for-profit projects that will help to mitigate the impact of long or frequent involuntary separation for families, spouses, and serving personnel, including reservists and their families.
Projects will need to address one or more of the following outcomes:
- Reduced impact of separation, loneliness, and isolation for Serving families.
- Improved mental health and well being for Service families.
- Enhanced access to support and activities to improve quality of life.
- Support personnel to reintegrate into family and units post deployment.
Grants of between £5,000 and £15,000 are available for a project being delivered over a period of up to 12 months.
Projects to start by 1 April 2025.
Applicants must be one of the following:
- A charity registered with one or more of the charity commissions for England and Wales, Scotland, or Northern Ireland for at least one year at the time of their application and able to provide published accounts for the full year if requested.
- A Community Interest Company (CIC) with substantial recent experience of supporting Armed Forces communities and have been registered as a CIC for more than one year at the time of their application
- An Armed Forces unit/base based in the UK.
There will be one application round this year.
Applications submitted by 12 noon on 25 September 2024 will receive a decision before the end of December 2024.
