Uniting for Veterans Grant

Matching grant available to VFW Posts and Auxiliaries to address food insecurity. The VFW Foundation will provide a $1 match for every pound of food or dollar donated to food insecurity organizations.

Focus: Fighting food insecurity in local communities

Eligibility:

• VFW Posts
• VFW Auxiliaries
• A Post or its Auxiliary may receive this grant, but not both

Award Details:

• Up to $1,500 matching grant
• The Foundation provides $1 for every pound of food or dollar donated
• Applicants must make monetary and/or food donations to qualify

Eligible Recipients of Donations:

• Local food banks
• Food pantries
• Homeless shelters
• Other food insecurity organizations

Geographic Scope: Local communities within the 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 entities. Nonprofits outside of the VFW cannot apply.
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Contact Information:

• VFW Program Coordinator: Mary Spencer
• Phone: (816) 756-3390 EXT: 6287
• Email: mspencer@vfw.org

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 donations made (monetary and/or food)
• Documentation of food pounds or dollars donated
• Receipts from food banks, pantries, or homeless shelters
• Evidence of expenses incurred

Steps:

1. Contact VFW Program Coordinator before starting project to ensure eligibility
2. Make monetary donations and/or collect food donations to local food insecurity organizations
3. Gather documentation of all donations (receipts, donation letters from recipient organizations)
4. Document the amount and weight of food or dollars donated
5. Submit application through VFW dashboard with all supporting documentation

Matching Process: Foundation matches $1 for every pound of food or dollar contributed

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