A short summary of funding opportunities that have came to our attention this week.
The Armed Forces Covenant Fund Trust's Reducing Veteran Homelessness Programme
This programme seeks to enhance the capacity of supported housing services to meet the diverse needs of vulnerable veterans. Supported activities include providing temporary supported housing, offering holistic support services such as mental health counselling and employment guidance, and fostering community integration. Projects are encouraged to collaborate with other organisations to deliver comprehensive support.
Eligible organisations—including registered charities experienced in veteran housing, registered social housing providers, and local authorities—can apply for up to £300,000 for projects lasting up to nine months. An additional Enhanced Award of up to £200,000 is available for projects addressing significant unmet needs. The total funding available under this programme is £8.5 million, aiming to reduce veteran homelessness and end rough sleeping.
Current deadline: 31st March 2025
To read more: Reducing Veteran Homelessness Programme
UK Government's £288 million Green Heat Network Fund (GHNF)
Public, private, and third-sector organisations in England can now apply for capital funding to assist new and existing heat networks in transitioning to low and zero-carbon technologies.
This funding aims to support the deployment of low-carbon technologies such as heat pumps, solar energy, and geothermal energy. The goal is to enable heat networks to supply clean heating to homes, offices, commercial establishments, and public buildings.
The GHNF is a capital grant fund that supports:
The commercialisation and construction of new low and zero-carbon (LZC) heat networks, including the provision of cooling.
The retrofitting and expansion of existing heat networks.
Its objective is to develop and expand the heat network market, addressing challenges associated with decarbonising the UK's heating sector.
Grant amounts for individual projects will vary, with an upper limit of £1 million for commercialisation support.
Current deadline: 11th April 2025
To read more: Green Heat Network Fund (GHNF) - GOV.UK
The Toy Trust Fund
Grants of up to £5,000 are available to small UK-registered children's charities to fund equipment and services to support disabled and disadvantaged children under the age of 13 across the UK.
The Toy Trust fund:
helps disadvantaged children and their families to alleviate suffering;
supports children through awful experiences;
encourages achievement through adversity;
purchases vital equipment;
provides care;
bolsters existing initiatives;
initiates brand new projects;
and satisfies basic needs.
To read more: How To Apply - Toy Trust
MRWA's Zero Waste Community Fund
Community groups in the Liverpool City Region are invited to apply for a share of £165,000 to support innovative projects that reduce waste and promote a greener future.
The Zero Waste Community Fund 2025/26 – managed by Merseyside Recycling & Waste Authority and Veolia – provides funding for community and voluntary groups, social enterprises, and not-for-profit organisations to implement projects that minimise household waste, maximise recycling and resource reuse, and mitigate carbon emissions.
Grants of up to £30,000 are available for projects that benefit at least four districts within the City Region, while grants between £1,000 and £8,000 are available for projects focused on a single local authority area.
Current deadline: 9th March 2025
To read more: Zero Waste Community Fund 2025-2026
The Anchor Foundation
The Anchor Foundation grants up to £12,000 per year to Christian Charities in the UK or overseas that encourage social inclusion through ministries of healing and the arts. Funding can be awarded for up to three years.
The Foundation will consider applications for either capital or revenue funding. Only in exceptional circumstances will grants be given for building work.
Current deadline: 31st July 2025
To read more: The Anchor Foundation
Our past Funding Bulletins will also have grant opportunities that are still open!
Need support applying to any of the above? Get in touch with us at info@wcvs.org.uk to access bespoke advice and one-to-one support with grant funding.
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