Deadline: 1st April 2024
Since 2009, Armed Forces Day has been marked annually throughout the UK with events large and small. The Ministry of Defence provides funding each year to support groups and individuals to commemorate the occasion.
Local councils, voluntary and community organisations, schools, ex-service organisations and individuals can apply for grants of up to £10,000 for activities taking place across the UK. The amount of the grant depends on the size and format of the event.
This grant is match funded and can cover up to half the total cost of the event. For example, if the total cost of the event is £10,000 and £5,000 has been raised, the grant could cover up to £5,000.
The 2024 event should be held within two weeks of the Armed Forces Day, which falls on the last weekend of June 2024.
In the past, ideas for activities have included the following:
- Picnic in the park.
- Themed BBQ.
- Knees up in your living room.
- Street party.
- Fete.
The funding can be used to pay for:
- Road closures required to hold an event, including to allow for parades and marches.
- Decorations, flags and banners.
- Local or national newspaper and radio advertisements to promote the event.
- Marshalling, security and first aid arrangements for the event.
- Insurance.
- PA and communications systems for events organisers.
Groups must register their event before they can access the funding criteria. It can take up to three working days for an event to be approved and the confirmation email sent.
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