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1. Title: COVID-19 PANDEMIC – FUNDING2. Awarding Authority: Armed Forces Covenant Fund Trust, 7 Hatherley Street, London, GB, SW1P 2QT. Email: info@covenantfund.org.uk.3. Contract type: Service contract4. Description: In 2020, there is particular interest in projects that help Armed Forces communities move to a ‘new normal’ following the coronavirus/COVID-19 pandemic, while continuing to support local needs and reduce isolation.Projects must fit under one of two main themes:Empowering Armed Forces communities to become more engaged in their local area.Providing opportunities for isolated members of the Armed Forces community to take part in activities that improve general wellbeing.5. CPV Code(s): 85311000, 85310000, 85320000, 98000000,, 981331006. NUTS code(s): UKI, UKI3, UKI327. Main site or location of works, main place of delivery or main place of performance: London, Inner London – West, Westminster.8. Reference attributed by awarding authority: Not provided.9. Estimated value of requirement: Grants of up to £20,000 are available for projects lasting up to a year.10. The deadline for Round 1 applications is 11.9.2020 (12:00 pm).11. Address to which they must be sent: For further information regarding the above contract notice please visit:12. Other information: Applications will be considered from established registered charities or community interest companies with substantial recent experience of supporting Armed Forces communities; Armed Forces unit or bases; local authorities; and schools.A webinar will take place on 18 August 2020 (starting at 10:30 am). Registration is required and can be done on the Armed Forces Covenant Fund Trust’s website.There will be two application rounds in 2020Please refer the website above for documentation# funding opportunity# COVID-19