Guidance

Afghan schemes: funding instructions 2026 to 2027

Funding instructions for use by local authorities administering schemes supporting people from Afghanistan.

• From: Home Office
• Published: 28 May 2026

Documents

Funding instruction for local authorities in the support of the Afghan Citizens Resettlement Scheme and Afghan Relocation and Assistance Policy (accessible)

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Funding instruction for local authorities in the support of the Afghan Citizens Resettlement Scheme and Afghan Relocation and Assistance Policy

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Details

These documents tell local authorities what funding is available to support the:

• Afghanistan Locally Employed Staff Ex-Gratia Scheme
• Afghan Relocations and Assistance Policy and eligible British nationals
• Afghan Citizens Resettlement Scheme

They explain:

• how the funding works
• how local authorities can use it to support Afghans
• how to claim funding

They apply to the 2026 to 2027 financial year.

Published 28 May 2026