Free From Fear Programme

Grants between £75,000 and £150,000 to focus on addressing domestic abuse through preventative measures or providing support routes for survivors in Armed Forces communities.

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Summary

This programme offers grants between £75,000 and £150,000 to address the impact of, and to support initiatives that will have a long-term effect in preventing, domestic abuse in serving armed forces communities.

Eligibility

This programme is open to: 

  • Registered charities

  • Community Interest Companies (CICs)

  • Armed Forces bases/units

  • Local authorities

  • NHS bodies

We have widened the eligibility for this programme in 2025/26. There is more detailed information about eligibility in the programme guidance available below. It is important that you read the programme guidance carefully before you apply.

Objectives

We want to support projects that aim to focus on addressing domestic abuse through preventative measures or by providing effective support routes for victim-survivors.

Your project will need to achieve one or more of the following outcomes:

  • Effective measures are delivered to prevent incidences of domestic abuse within armed forces communities and these address emerging and current challenges.

  • Clear routes are provided which enable victim-survivors from armed forces communities to access effective support, including the ability to recognise and report domestic abuse.

  • Sustainable improvements and adaptations are made to service provision to meet the evolving support needs of victim-survivors from armed forces communities.

Dates

There is one deadline for applications. If you apply by 12 noon on Wednesday 2 July 2025, you will receive a decision before the end of September 2025.

How to apply

You can apply via our online application portal. Full guidance and application form link are availble here https://covenantfund.org.uk/programme/free-from-fear-programme/

Supporting information

Full programme guidance available on our website here https://covenantfund.org.uk/programme/free-from-fear-programme/