Easy Day Foundation Grant Program

Focus Areas

The foundation supports veteran-focused initiatives across three core pillars:

• Mental Health & Wellness
• Workforce Readiness
• Family Support Services

Geographic Scope

Grants support programs with:

• Local impact
• Regional impact
• National impact

Eligible Applicants

• 501(c)(3) nonprofit organizations
• Organizations with tax-exempt status
• Organizations focused on supporting veterans and their families

Funding Focus

Grants must support:

• Veteran services and initiatives
• Programs benefiting veterans and their families
• Projects aligned with one or more of the foundation's core pillars

Required Documentation

• 501(c)(3) Tax Exemption Letter (PDF, DOC, DOCX; max 50 MB)
• Most Recent Financial Statements - audited preferred (PDF, DOC, DOCX; max 50 MB)
• Board of Directors List (PDF, DOC, DOCX; max 50 MB)
• Previous Grant Reports if applicable, especially veteran-focused (PDF, DOC, DOCX; max 50 MB)
• Letters of Support or Endorsements from veteran organizations or community leaders (PDF, DOC, DOCX; max 50 MB)

Contact & Resources

Crisis Support: Veterans Crisis Line - Call 1-800-273-8255 (press 1) or text 838255. Chat available at VeteransCrisisLine.net. Available 24/7.

Application Process

The application is an 8-step online form:

Step 1: Applicant Information

1. Organization Name
2. Address (Street, City, State/Province, ZIP/Postal Code)
3. Contact Person Name
4. Contact Person Title/Role
5. Phone Number
6. Email Address
7. Website (if applicable)
8. Year Founded
9. Mission Statement (focus on supporting veterans and their families)
10. Nonprofit Status (501(c)(3) confirmation)
11. Tax ID/EIN Number
12. Annual Operating Budget
13. Amount of Grant Requested
14. Purpose of the Grant (brief description focused on veterans' needs)

Step 2: Core Focus Area Selection

Indicate which core pillar(s) the grant supports:

• Mental Health & Wellness
• Workforce Readiness
• Family Support Services

Step 3: Geographic Area of Impact

Select:

• Local
• Regional
• National

Step 4: Fund Utilization

1. How will the funds be used? (detailed description related to veteran services)
2. Program Name
3. Target Population (specific groups within the veteran community)
4. Goals and Objectives (specific to veteran support)
5. Expected Outcomes (impact on veterans and their families)
6. Timeline for Completion
7. Measurement of Success (metrics to evaluate program effectiveness for veterans)

Step 5: Funding & Budget

1. Current Funding Sources (Donations, Veteran Support Funds, Other Grants, etc.)
2. Budget for the Project/Program (detailed breakdown for veteran-related initiatives)
3. How will the grant funds be allocated within the project?

Step 6: Partnerships & Alignment

1. List of Key Partnerships (veteran organizations, local agencies, etc.)
2. How does this project align with or complement other veteran-focused initiatives?

Step 7: Supporting Documents

Upload the following (accepted formats: PDF, DOC, DOCX; max 50 MB each):

• 501(c)(3) Tax Exemption Letter
• Most Recent Financial Statements (audited preferred)
• Board of Directors List
• Previous Grant Reports (if applicable, especially veteran-focused)
• Letters of Support or Endorsements (from veteran organizations or community leaders)

Step 8: Authorization & Signature

1. Name of Authorized Representative
2. Title/Role
3. Date (Month, Day, Year)
4. Signature