Craig Newmark Philanthropies Grants

Craig Newmark Philanthropies Grants

Status: ACTIVE
Funder: Craig Newmark Foundation
Last Updated: October 29, 2025

Summary

The Craig Newmark Philanthropies Grants, established in partnership with the Bob Woodruff Foundation, aim to support military and veteran communities through funding initiatives that enhance health and well-being. Since 2020, this program has positively impacted over 1.6 million veterans, service members, and their families. The grants focus on improving health determinants, increasing access to healthcare, and facilitating veterans' successful transitions to civilian life.

Overview

Since 2020, the Bob Woodruff Foundation and Craig Newmark Philanthropies have partnered to support hundreds of veteran and military family organizations, resulting in positive impact to more than 1.6 million veterans, service members, spouses and military children. Grant Criteria We provide funding for programs that serve the military and veteran community. We focus on programs that improve the health and well-being of service members, veterans, their families, and caregivers, and that: Improve social determinants of healthDecrease barriers to physical and mental healthcareIncrease access to programming that fosters a healthy lifestyleEnhance opportunities for veterans to thrive after service

Eligibility

You can learn more about this opportunity by visiting the funder's website. Craig Newmark Philanthropies supports public charities in good standing described under Sections 501(c)(3) and 509(a)(1) or (2) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended.Your organization and program must:Provide direct services to the military and veteran population Be administered through a non-profit organization Demonstrate financial responsibility and sustainability and have filed an IRS Form 990EZ or 990 for the past two fiscal years Provide an audited financial statement or a certified financial statement (to include a balance sheet and an income statement) Have two years’ worth of gross receipts greater than $50,000

Ineligibility

We do not fund tech startups or individuals who are seeking assistance with their tech educations and/or careers.We rarely fund specific, often local, journalism outlets and efforts.