Norfolk Armed Forces Covenant 2025 Commemoration Fund
This fund is now closed.
The Norfolk Armed Forces Covenant Board has created a fund to help communities across Norfolk commemorate the 80th anniversaries of VE and VJ Day in 2025.
The Norfolk Armed Forces Covenant Board is making £10,000 available to commemorate the 80th anniversaries of VE and VJ Day.
The Fund will support community projects through individual grants of up to a maximum award of £500.
What the Fund can support
The Fund will consider a wide range of projects specific to the commemoration of military events, which may include but are not exclusive to:
- Community events and commemorations, including street parties;
- Dance, drama and art projects;
- Local military and social history research projects; and
- Educational activities.
What the Fund cannot support
- Travel arrangements including trips and visits;
- War memorial repairs and refurbishments;
- Refreshment and food costs for events and activities; or
- Activities that do not directly commemorate one or more of the specific events detailed.
What else do I need to know?
This Fund is to allow applicants to commemorate the following:
- VE Day – 80th anniversary
- VJ Day – 80th anniversary.
Applications are particularly welcomed that evidence high levels of community engagement and involvement.
Grants must be spent within 12 months of being awarded.
Please note groups should only expect to receive one grant from this fund, but they can apply for up to £500 to put towards two events.
The Covenant Board will make funding decisions by 31 March 2025.
How to apply
To apply, complete the online application form linked at the bottom of the page.
About the Covenant
The Armed Forces Covenant is a pledge to ensure those who serve or who have served in the Armed Forces, and their families, are treated fairly.
It also acknowledges that special consideration is appropriate for those who have given most: the wounded, injured, sick and the bereaved.
The aims of the Armed Forces Covenant are to:
- Encourage local communities to support the Armed Forces Community in their area and vice versa;
- Nurture public understanding and awareness of issues affecting the Armed Forces Community;
- Recognise and remember the sacrifices made by the Armed Forces Community; and to
- Encourage activities which help to integrate the Armed Forces Community into local life.
Other information
National information on the commemoration of VE Day 80 can be found here.
Call for Applications
Closed
Maximum Grant
£500
Who can apply?
Cadet Forces, Charity, Faith organisation, Parish/Town Council, School, Social Enterprise/CIC, Voluntary/Community Group
Eligible Area
Breckland, Broadland, Great Yarmouth, King’s Lynn & West Norfolk, North Norfolk, Norwich, and South Norfolk
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