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Community Outreach Grant

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Funding Amount

Varies by grant; 2017 cycle total was $25,000 distributed among recipients ($3,229 - $5,000 per grant); supplemental grants of $1,250 also available

Deadline

Rolling / Open

Grant Type

foundation

Overview

Community Outreach Grant

Organization: The MOAA Foundation (formerly MOAA Military Family Initiative)

Geographic Scope: National; available to MOAA councils and chapters

Focus Areas: Grants support MOAA councils or chapters actively providing direct programs and services to uniformed servicemembers and veteran families in one of eight areas of critical family need:

  • Housing

  • Food assistance

  • Employment

  • Health (including behavioral health)

  • Family strength

  • Community reintegration

  • Financial and legal assistance

  • Transportation

    • Eligibility:

  • Must be an MOAA council or chapter

  • Must be actively involved in the delivery of community services

  • Must meet basic grant administration requirements

  • Can provide services directly or through partnerships with other community organizations

    • Funding History:

  • 2017 inaugural cycle: $25,000 total distributed; 7 eligible applications from 9 submissions

  • Top four highest-scoring chapters received additional $1,250 supplemental grants from Homes for Heroes Foundation

  • 2018 cycle: Applications accepted (deadline details in application materials)

    • Contact Information:

  • Address: MOAA, 201 N. Washington St., Alexandria, VA 22314

  • Phone: (800) 234-6622

  • Website: moaa.org/communityimpact

    • How to Apply

    Application Process

    Submission Method:

  • Online application available on MOAA website

  • Details and application form available at moaa.org

    • Required Materials:

  • Completion of grant application form

  • Demonstration of active community service delivery

  • Evidence of basic grant administration capabilities

  • Description of programs/services in one of eight focus areas

    • Review Process:

  • Applications reviewed by panel of judges (comprised of MOAA Military Family Initiative and MOAA board members)

  • Rating criteria used to evaluate submissions

  • Councils and chapters with highest scores receive awards and additional considerations for supplemental grants

    • Key Requirements:

  • Applicant must be established MOAA council or chapter

  • Services must benefit uniformed servicemembers and/or veteran families

  • Can demonstrate partnership capacity with other community organizations

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    Focus Areas & Funding Uses

    Fields of Work

    veteran-nonprofitsveteranshousingfood-securitymental-healthfamily-serviceshuman-services

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