How much funding does Military Heroes Program provide?

Funding amounts vary. Check the grant details for specifics.

When is the deadline for Military Heroes Program?

This grant has a rolling deadline or the deadline has not been announced.

Who is eligible for Military Heroes Program?

Eligible applicants: Military-serving organizations and nonprofits. Required: 501(c)(3) tax-exempt status.

Military Heroes Program

The Pentagon Federal Credit Union Foundation

Foundation Grants for Veterans Grants for Mental Health Workforce Development Grants

Funding Amount

Varies

Deadline

Rolling / Open

Grant Type

Foundation

Can we apply?

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

Eligible organizations

Military-serving organizations and nonprofits

Required status

501(c)(3) tax-exempt status

Other requirements

Active-duty service members
Transitioning service members
Veterans
Military families and children of military parents

Overview

Geographic Scope: United States, with focus on military communities

Focus Areas:

Support for active-duty service members and their families
Food insecurity programs
Mental health and resiliency training for military members
Suicide prevention and intervention training
Marriage retreats for military families
Leadership development in military communities
Veteran employment and career transition support
Educational grants for skill development and professional certifications

Eligibility:

Active-duty service members
Transitioning service members
Veterans
Military families and children of military parents
Military-serving organizations and nonprofits

What They Fund:

Direct grants to military-serving nonprofits
Individual grants for professional development (certifications, courses, programs)
Community-based programs supporting military populations
Mental health and wellness initiatives
Employment transition programs
Educational programs for military families

Examples of Funded Programs:

Joint Base Myer Food Insecurity Program ($10,000)
Coast Guard Mental Resiliency Program (amount unspecified)
William & Mary Veteran-to-Executive (W&M VET) Flourishing Through Life Certificate
Project Management Professional (PMP) Exam preparation
NextOp Veteran Employment Program ($50,000)
Veterans One-Stop Center of Western NY (amount unspecified)
VETS – Beyond The Uniform career transition program
wear blue: run to remember (matching grant)
Belvoir Friends of Scouting youth leadership (amount unspecified)

Background:
The PenFed Foundation is a tax-exempt 501(C)(3) nonprofit organization (Tax ID # 54-2062271, CFC# 77273) dedicated to empowering veterans and military members with tools and resources for successful transition from military service to civilian life.

What The Pentagon Federal Credit Union Foundation actually gave

Source: IRS Form 990, 2024

Grants in 2024: 40
Total given: $1.02M
Median grant: $25K
Range: $7,500–$50K

By dollars: Virginia 24%, Texas 13%, Montana 10%. Top recipient cities: Bozeman, MT; Houston, TX; Arlington, VA.
0% of grants with a stated purpose were for general or operating support.