How much funding does Fisher Service Award Grant provide?

The listing does not state a funding amount. Check the funder's announcement for specifics.

When is the deadline for Fisher Service Award Grant?

The funder has not published a deadline for this grant.

Fisher Service Award Grant

Fisher House Foundation Inc

Foundation Grants for Nonprofits Grants for Veterans Grants for Veteran Nonprofits

Funding Amount

Not stated

Deadline

Deadline not published

Grant Type

Foundation

Can we apply?

Check your organization against each line. Taken from the listing; confirm with the funder's guidelines.

Other requirements

Your organization must be defined as a Section 501(c) nonprofit of the Internal Revenue Service Code.
Your program must improve the quality of life for active duty, reserve, or National Guard and/or veterans and their families.
Any organizations proposing programs that will affect or take place on a Department of Defense installation will be asked to present documentation that their programs are approved for operation on a Department of Defense installation by the installation commander or the commander’s designee.

Not eligible / not funded

Not eligible: Chairman's Award funding cannot be used to pay salaries or wages.
Not eligible: Professional fees will be considered if an expert's specific skills are necessary to execute the program.
Not eligible: Ex: mental health counselors, physical therapists, etc.

Overview

The Fisher Service Award, sponsored by the Fisher House Foundation and Military Times Foundation, recognizes innovative programs that enhance the lives of military and veteran communities. This annual award allocates $400,000 to top nonprofits, with each winner receiving an additional $50,000 advertising package from Military Times. Organizations must be 501(c) nonprofits and demonstrate the positive impact of their programs on veterans and their families. More details can be found in the FAQ.

Chairman's Award
Recognizing, awarding, and celebrating innovative programs that support and strengthen our military and veteran communities.
Fisher House Foundation and Military Times Foundation partnered to sponsor the Fisher Service Award. This annual program will award $400,000 to be divided among the top applying nonprofits. Each award winner will also receive an advertising package valued at $50,000 from Military Times!
Please refer to FAQ for additional informations.

Eligibility

Your organization must be defined as a Section 501(c) nonprofit of the Internal Revenue Service Code.Your program must improve the quality of life for active duty, reserve, or National Guard and/or veterans and their families.Any organizations proposing programs that will affect or take place on a Department of Defense installation will be asked to present documentation that their programs are approved for operation on a Department of Defense installation by the installation commander or the commander’s designee.

Ineligibility

Chairman's Award funding cannot be used to pay salaries or wages.Professional fees will be considered if an expert's specific skills are necessary to execute the program.Ex: mental health counselors, physical therapists, etc.

What Fisher House Foundation Inc actually gave

Source: IRS Form 990, 2024

Grants in 2024: 70
Total given: $44.07M
Median grant: $30K
Range: $5,211–$14.76M

By dollars: Michigan 34%, Tennessee 29%, Texas 28%. Top recipient cities: San Antonio, TX; Houston, TX; Tacoma, WA.
0% of grants with a stated purpose were for general or operating support.

Example grants

Detroit House · Detroit, MI

See part iv, type a

$14.76M
Memphis House · Memphis, TN

See part iv, type a

$11.46M
Department of Veterans Affairs (Audie) · San Antonio, TX

See part iv,type a/b

$11.39M
Bay Pines Va Fisher House · Bay Pines, FL

See part iv, type b

$1.32M
Navy Fisher Houses · Millington, TN

See part iv, type b

$1.08M