The Veterans’ Foundation is a UK grant-making charity that supports organisations delivering essential services to serving personnel, veterans and their families. It funds a wide range of projects that improve welfare, wellbeing and long-term outcomes for the armed forces community across the UK.
The Salary Grants programme focuses specifically on supporting staff costs within organisations providing direct assistance to veterans. This includes work addressing mental health, homelessness, physical rehabilitation, employment support, family support, welfare advice and community reintegration. The Foundation is particularly interested in roles that are critical to frontline service delivery.
Funding is open to UK-registered charities, Community Interest Companies (CICs) limited by guarantee, and other not-for-profit organisations working primarily with serving personnel, veterans or their families. Applicants must demonstrate good governance, financial stability and clear evidence of impact.
Salary Grants can provide up to £30,000 per year for up to three years, offering meaningful support towards staff posts. Funding can cover full or part salary costs for roles that directly contribute to improving outcomes for beneficiaries within the armed forces community.
Application process & deadlines
Applications are submitted online through the Veterans’ Foundation website. The Foundation runs regular funding rounds throughout the year, with clear published deadlines. Applicants should check the current round timetable before applying.
Any specific tips to apply
Strong applications clearly demonstrate the need for the staff role, how it will directly benefit veterans or their families, and what measurable outcomes will be achieved. Including case studies, data on demand for services and a sustainability plan beyond the grant period will strengthen your proposal.