Air Cadet Charity CIO is a UK grantmaker focused almost exclusively on supporting Royal Air Force Air Cadets squadrons and cadets. Its funding is designed to remove financial barriers and expand access to aviation, adventure training, qualifications, wellbeing supports, and digital tools that build confidence, skills, and employability. The charity tends to back practical, equipment- and program-based needs that directly improve cadet participation and training delivery.
Program-specific grants with defined application windows; some schemes are annual while others are phased or newly launching. Grants are typically targeted at squadron/unit needs rather than unrestricted support, and the charity appears to fund standardized equipment, bursaries, and activity-related costs aligned to RAFAC priorities.
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Apply through the relevant program window and match your request tightly to the funder’s listed categories—general grants, ACDS bursaries, or specialized equipment schemes. Requests should clearly show alignment with RAFAC training requirements and explain how the item or course removes a financial barrier for cadets; note that some programs are phased or launching soon, so watch the charity’s website for exact dates and eligibility rules.
Current and upcoming funding from Air Cadet Charity CIO that your nonprofit may be able to apply for.
Who can apply: Cadets must be 16+ and have been a member of ATC or CCF(RAF) for at least 2 years. Junior adult volunteers under 25 must have been a member for at least 4 years.
Deadline: Air Cadet Development Scheme application window: 1st April – 24th July (aligns with General Grants window).
Who can apply: For RAF Air Cadets-related units and activities that align to the charity's mission and grant-making policy. The page notes that AT equipment, Chromebooks and first aid equipment are excluded from this general programme and should be sought via separate grant programmes when available.
Deadline: General Grants window open 1st April to 24th July.
Who can apply: Details to be published; intended for units requiring standardised AT equipment aligned to RAFAC requirements.
Deadline: Launching soon (2026) — specific window/dates not yet published.
Who can apply: Details to be published in programme guidance once launched.
Deadline: Launching soon; specific windows/dates not yet published.
Who can apply: Details to be published when programme launches.
Deadline: Launching soon; specific windows/dates not yet published.
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