Charities are invited to bid for a share of a £8m fund to tackle homelessness among military veterans.
Grants of up to £1.5m are being available over the next two years to deliver a range of support to veterans facing homelessness, including mental health services and help finding work.
“Funding will address the complex issues faced by some homeless veterans while making sure they have access to accommodation,” said the government.
The Armed Forces Covenant Fund Trust is to award grants through the fund, which is being delivered through the Reducing Veteran Homelessness Programme on behalf of the Office for Veterans’ Affairs.
It is expected that more than 900 veterans will be supported through the fund across the UK.
Successful applicants will be expected to have experience in supporting homeless veterans or run a project that is adaptable to the needs of veterans. Collaborative working is another criteria.
We’re going to end veterans homelessness for good this year. Today I visited the Beacon in Catterick with @RiversideLeeKB - a brilliant supported housing provider for single homeless veterans. Great people turning lives around. pic.twitter.com/lzTpGDxgMM
— Rt Hon Johnny Mercer (@JohnnyMercerUK) April 20, 2023
“No one, not least those who have served this country, should be homeless,” said veterans’ affairs minister Johnny Mercer.
“That’s why we’re providing up to £8m to fund tailored support for our veterans in hundreds of housing places across the country.
“Only by helping to address the complex issues faced by some veterans, can we end veterans’ homelessness.”
The deadline for applications is 22 May 2023.
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