Funding Amount

Up to $2,500

Deadline

Rolling / Open

Grant Type

foundation

Overview

Post Assistance Grant

Overview: Grant offered exclusively to VFW Posts to offset expenses incurred for building repairs and equipment that enhance or restore the applicant organization's ability to serve veterans and their community.

Eligibility:

  • VFW Posts only

  • Cannot be applied for by: Auxiliaries, Districts, Departments, or other VFW subordinate organizations
  • Award Details:

  • Up to $2,500 for qualifying projects

  • Applicants are limited to receiving this grant once every three years
  • Eligible Expenses:

  • Building repairs

  • Equipment purchases that enhance or restore the Post's ability to serve veterans and community
  • Geographic Scope: United States

    Application Availability: Grants are currently open

    Important Notes:

  • Reimbursement-based (applicants must complete projects and apply with proof of expenses)

  • Applicants are encouraged to contact the VFW Foundation before starting a project to ensure it qualifies

  • Grant eligibility is exclusive to VFW Posts. Nonprofits outside of the VFW cannot apply.
  • Contact Information:

  • VFW Program Coordinator: Mary Spencer

  • Phone: (816) 756-3390 EXT: 6287

  • Email: mspencer@vfw.org
  • How to Apply

    Application Process

    Application Method: VFW Dashboard at VFW.ORG

    Application Period: Generally accepted September through June 1, or until grant funding is exhausted

    Required Materials:

  • Proof of expenses

  • Documentation of project completion

  • Receipts and documentation for building repairs or equipment purchases
  • Steps:
    1. Contact VFW Program Coordinator before starting project to ensure eligibility
    2. Complete building repairs or equipment purchases
    3. Gather all receipts and proof of expenses
    4. Submit application through VFW dashboard with documentation

    Frequency Limitation: Once every three years

    Pre-Application Recommendation: Strongly encouraged to contact VFW Foundation before starting a project to ensure it qualifies

    Focus Areas & Funding Uses

    Fields of Work

    veteran-nonprofits

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