RNRMC awards grants to organisations that provide vital family and relationship support to those within the Naval community, recognising that strong, stable home lives are essential to the wellbeing of serving personnel, veterans, and their loved ones. These grants enable specialist partners to deliver counselling services, family mediation, parenting support, and programmes that strengthen communication and resilience during deployments, transitions, and other pressures unique to Naval life. By investing in expert organisations that understand the challenges faced by military families, the RNRMC helps ensure that relationships are nurtured, families remain connected, and individuals have access to the guidance and support they need to thrive.



Applications for funding open soon!
Open from: 2 February 2026 - Closing date: 7 April 2026

Thinking of applying?

RNRMC is looking for grants piloting innovative new approaches that are inclusive and accessible for all, including minority and underrepresented groups, from organisations working with Royal Navy/Royal Marine Veterans, Serving, (including RFA and Reservists), and their Families. 

Applicants must meet the set theme and outcomes and are expected to report twice on the difference made during the grant lifetime. 

Criteria

Applications will be scored against criteria outlined in RNRMC Charity Framework of Funding Principles. 

 

Applicants should consider and demonstrate: 

  • Targeted support to Royal Navy/Royal Marine Veterans, Serving, RFA, Families and Reservists.
  • Innovative pilot approaches
  • Evidence of need in line with each theme and outcomes
  • Project planning, including activities, comms and marketing, staffing, costs and monitoring quality and evaluation.
  • Good governance and management structures
  • Evidence of the difference made, performance measures and evaluation
Projects
  • Open from: 2 February 2026
  • Closing date: 7 April 2026
  • Decision by: 24 June 2026

Are you supporting families of serving personnel or veterans? 

We recognise the challenges service life can place upon families. RNRMC is offering grants up to a maximum £30,000 to organisations delivering innovative inclusive projects that support families of serving personnel and veterans. Your project should start after 1 July.

We are seeking projects that focus on:

  • Those with caring responsibilities
  • Bereavement support
  • Special Educational or Additional needs.

Outcomes your project should achieve

  • Families are supported to improve outcomes for children and young people.
  • Families are supported to maintain positive relationships.