Funding Amount

Up to $1,500 (matching grant)

Deadline

Rolling / Open

Grant Type

foundation

Overview

Uniting for Veterans Grant

Overview: 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
  • 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 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

    Focus Areas & Funding Uses

    Fields of Work

    veteran-nonprofitsfood-security

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