How much funding does Combat Veteran Hunt Award / Combat Veteran Award provide?

Combat Veteran Hunt Award / Combat Veteran Award provides Hunt packages valued at $3,500+ in funding.

When is the deadline for Combat Veteran Hunt Award / Combat Veteran Award?

The funder has not published a deadline for this grant.

How often is Combat Veteran Hunt Award / Combat Veteran Award offered?

Combat Veteran Hunt Award / Combat Veteran Award runs on an annual cycle.

Combat Veteran Hunt Award / Combat Veteran Award

Safari Club International Foundation

Foundation Annual Grants for Veterans

Funding Amount

Hunt packages valued at $3,500+

Deadline

Deadline not published

Grant Type

Foundation

Deadline history & next window

Cycle: Annual
Tracked since: April 2026

Source: the cycle recorded on this listing. Confirm dates with the funder.

Can we apply?

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Other requirements

Veterans with combat service experience
Nominated by SCI Chapters or self-nominated

Overview

Annual award honoring combat veterans for service above and beyond the call of duty through hunting opportunities.

Geographic Scope: United States

Focus Areas:

Veteran recognition and appreciation
Combat veteran honor
Military service recognition

Award Details:

Recipient receives a hunting trip package
Recent award example: 3-day, 2-night Axis deer hunt in September 2026 for one hunter and one non-hunter, donated by Union Hill Ranch in Kopperl, TX, including accommodation, trophy fees, and DFW airport transfers
Animal cost: $3,500

Eligibility:

Veterans with combat service experience
Nominated by SCI Chapters or self-nominated

Selection Process:

Online platform for veteran applications
Subcommittee within Veterans Committee evaluates submissions
One recipient selected annually

Recent Winner: Kyle Tripp, President of SCI Alaska Chapter (2026 recipient). Served active duty February 2004 - June 2024 with multiple deployments. In 2025, organized hunting expeditions to provide food for tribes impacted by natural disaster in Alaska.

Contact Information:

Armando Gutierrez, Executive Assistant, Volunteer Services, [email protected]
Laurine Wolf, Deputy Director of Humanitarian Services, [email protected]

How to Apply

Application Process

Eligibility Check: Confirm you are a combat veteran with eligible service experience (Prisoner of War or Purple Heart veterans also eligible for additional hunts)
Online Submission: Submit application through online platform
- Platform details available through SCIF website
Required Information:
- Combat service details
- Service dates and history
- Any special circumstances or achievements
- Essay on why deserving of award (typically required)
Timeline: Applications typically due by November (November 11 deadline noted for chapter nominations)
Selection: SCIF Veterans Committee subcommittee evaluates all submissions and selects honoree
Award Presentation: Recipient recognized and receives award at SCI Annual Convention (typically January)