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.The Norfolk Armed Forces Covenant 2025 Commemoration Fund is now live, a funding scheme for community projects to commemorate the 80th anniversaries of VE Day & VJ Day next year.
Fund will award grants of up to a max of £500. Examples of what can be funded are (but not limited to)
- Community events and commemorations, including street parties
- Dance, drama and art projects
- Local military and social history research projects; and
- Educational activities
Town & parish councils, charities, community groups, and schools can all apply.
Deadline for applications is the 9th December.
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.