Apart, not Alone

Apart, not Alone 2025-26 is a UK government funding program consisting of two complementary grant schemes aimed at improving the quality of life for families affected by service-related separation in the Armed Forces community. The program recognizes the significant impact separation can have on emotional wellbeing, mental health, social connections, and family dynamics.

Objectives:

• Support families experiencing separation due to military service.
• Mitigate the negative effects of service-related separation on families.
• Enhance emotional wellbeing, mental health, and social support networks for serving personnel, reservists, and their families.
• Provide targeted support in specific UK locations facing unique challenges related to service separation.

Target Beneficiaries:

• Families of serving personnel and reservists in the Armed Forces.
• Registered charities and Community Interest Companies (CICs) with experience supporting Armed Forces communities.
• Armed Forces units or bases.
• Local authorities (for the Local Impact grants strand).

Funding Details:

• "Support for serving families facing service-related separation" grants range from £5,000 to £50,000.
• "Local Impact grants" offer portfolio grants up to £300,000 for projects addressing localized challenges.

Application Process:

• Two deadlines for the Support for serving families strand: 30 July 2025 and 21 January 2026.
• Local Impact grants have a two-stage process: Expressions of Interest by 23 July 2025, followed by full applications by 7 January 2026.
• Applications are submitted online via the Armed Forces Covenant Fund Trust website.

Key Features:

• Focus on emotional and social support for families affected by military separation.
• Grants support both broad and location-specific projects.
• Encourages collaboration with Armed Forces units, charities, and local authorities.
• Decisions communicated within months of application deadlines.

This program aims to strengthen the resilience and wellbeing of Armed Forces families by addressing the challenges posed by separation through targeted funding and support initiatives.