Chapter Veterans Award / Chapter Veterans Recognition Program
Funding Amount
Varies
Deadline
November 11, 2026
41 days left
Grant Type
Foundation
Deadline history & next window
- Cycle
- Annual
- Current deadline
- November 11, 2026
- Tracked since
- April 2026
Deadlines typically fall in: November
From the program guidelines: “Submission Deadline: November 11 (annually)”
Can we apply?
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Other requirements
- SCI Chapter in good standing
- Evidence of veteran programs organized by chapter
- OR donations of at least $1,000 made during previous calendar year in support of veterans projects
Overview
Annual award program recognizing SCI Chapters for their outstanding work supporting veterans and military personnel through programs and financial donations.
Geographic Scope: United States (SCI Chapters)
Focus Areas:
- Veteran support programs
- Military wounded personnel programs
- Veteran family support
- Hunting and fishing opportunities for veterans
Award Levels:
- Chapter Veterans Award: Recognition for chapters meeting criteria
- Eagle Award: Prestigious award for outstanding chapter selected by subcommittee
Eligibility for Chapters:
- SCI Chapter in good standing
- Evidence of veteran programs organized by chapter
- OR donations of at least $1,000 made during previous calendar year in support of veterans projects
Selection Process:
- Chapters submit information about veteran programs and donations
- Eagle Award: Subcommittee evaluates submissions and selects one outstanding chapter annually
2025 Award Winners:
- Chapter Veterans Awards: Alamo City, Gateway, Lehigh, Mid Atlantic, Alaska, Georgia, Michigan, Music City chapters
- Eagle Award: Alaska Chapter
Contact Information:
- Armando Gutierrez, Executive Assistant, Volunteer Services, [email protected]
- Phone: 210-512-4967
How to Apply
Application Process
- Gather Documentation: Compile information about your chapter's veteran programs and financial contributions
- Required Information:
- Details of veteran programs organized by your chapter in the previous calendar year
- Documentation of donations made to veteran projects (minimum $1,000)
- Program descriptions and impact
- Names and details of veterans served
- Financial records/receipts for donations
- Submit Application Form: Complete official application form with all required details
- Submission Deadline: November 11 (annually)
- Award Presentation: Recognized chapters are honored at SCI Annual Convention (typically January)
Submission Details
- Contact: Armando Gutierrez, Executive Assistant, Volunteer Services
- Email: [email protected]
- Phone: 210-512-4967
- Deadline: November 11 annually
Selection Criteria
- Quality and impact of veteran programs
- Amount of financial support provided
- Demonstrated commitment to veterans
- Eagle Award goes to most outstanding chapter (selected by subcommittee)
What Safari Club International Foundation actually gave
Source: IRS Form 990, 2025
- Grants in 2025
- 5
- Total given
- $246K
- Median grant
- $51K
- Range
- $10K–$90K
- 0% of grants with a stated purpose were for general or operating support.
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Fields of Work
- Veterans
- Veteran nonprofits
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