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The External Grants programmes provide funding to not-for-profit organisations delivering meaningful support to the people supported by The Royal British Legion.

By funding expert partner organisations, they aim to reach beneficiaries they could not support alone and build on the knowledge and experience that already exists across the sector.

Their Community Grants Programme provides funding for projects that help members of the Armed Forces community connect and come together in their local areas.

They will fund projects that create more opportunities for members of the Armed Forces community to connect, take part in shared activities, and feel part of their local community.

Examples of the types of projects they may support include:

• Projects that bring members of the Armed Forces Community together to share skills, experience and support.
• Community improvement projects that benefit the Armed Forces Community.
• Community arts and creative projects involving members of the Armed Forces Community.
• Community events that celebrate and showcase the contribution of the Armed Forces community to society.
• Youth groups and activities that help children from Armed Forces families meet others with similar backgrounds.
• Projects that reduce loneliness through regular social events, sport or shared activities, or that help members of the Armed Forces community connect with local welfare and wellbeing support.

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Geographical areas funded: UK

Fund type

Type of funding:

Grant

Type of cost:

Capital, Revenue

Fund award sizes

Maximum:

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Notes on award amounts:

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Who can apply

Organisations running, or planning, charitable activities in support of the Armed Forces community.

When to apply

Currently closed. Previous deadline for the Community Grants Programme was 2 August 2026.

How to apply

Application form and guidance are available on the website.

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Exclusions

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Activites funded: Befriending and mentoring Education and training Employability services Health care and wellbeing

Beneficiaries funded: Families Homeless or badly housed Older people Veterans and armed forces personnel

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