Grants for Veterans

Last updated November 11, 2026

Grantable tracks 681 active grants for veterans in its free grants database, drawn from state and foundation sources and updated daily. 8 of them have a verified open deadline or accept applications on a rolling basis. 315 list an award amount, with a median of $5,000.

Grants tracked: 681; from 445 funders
Median award: $5,000; middle half $2,000–$18K
Total listed funding: $30.4M; across 315 grants that list an amount
Rolling deadlines: 33; 30 with a published date

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Bridge The Gap Grant City of Boston · State Not published · Up to $10K The Bridge The Gap Veterans' Services Grant, provided by the City of Boston, aims to enhance the quality of life for local veterans and their families.	Not published	Up to $10K
AMVETS Children and Grandchildren Scholarship Amvets National Service Foundation · Foundation Not published · $4K Scholarships offered to children or grandchildren of veterans and active duty service members.	Not published	$4K
Disabled Outdoorsmen Scholarship Disabled Outdoorsmen USA Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies	Not published	Varies
AMVETS + WD-40 Company Veteran Scholarship Program Amvets National Service Foundation · Foundation Not published · $12K Scholarships offered for the Construction Skilled Trades Industries to enter or advance careers in the skilled trades.	Not published	$12K
Madison Rotary Foundation: Student Veterans Assistance Fund Grant Madison Rotary Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies The Madison Rotary Foundation's Student Veterans Assistance Fund supports veterans in need of financial aid for urgent living expenses.	Not published	Varies
Col Aaron Burgstein Memorial Scholarship Air & Space Forces Association · Foundation Not published · Varies Scholarship program established to aid minor dependents pursuing higher education.	Not published	Varies
Leadership4Life (L4L) Military Warriors Support Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies	Not published	Varies
Transportation4GoldStar (T4GS) Military Warriors Support Foundation · Foundation Rolling · Varies	Rolling	Varies
American Legion Auxiliary Department of Minnesota Scholarship American Legion Auxiliary Dept of Minnes · Foundation Not published · Varies A Minnesota-department-specific scholarship offered by the American Legion Auxiliary Dept. of Minnesota (listed alongside the national ALA scholarships and a Dept. of Minnesota Past Presidents' Parley Health Care Scholarship).	Not published	Varies
ALA Foundation Veterans Creative Arts Festival American Legion Auxiliary Unit 270 Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies A grant opportunity offered by the ALA Foundation supporting the Veterans Creative Arts Festival program.	Not published	Varies
Fisher Service Award Grant Fisher House Foundation Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies 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.	Not published	Varies
Helping Heroes Petco Love · Foundation Not published · $10K – $500K	Not published	$10K – $500K
AMVETS National Scholarship for Veterans & Active Duty Amvets (American Veterans) · Foundation Not published · $4K $4,000 scholarships awarded annually to veterans and active-duty members of the U.S. military, National Guard, or Reserves.	Not published	$4K
Robert & Barbara Girouard Endowment (Veterans' education) (Community Foundation Serving West Central Illinois & Northeast Missouri) Community Foundation of the Quincy Area · Foundation Rolling · Varies 'Grants will be used to support Veterans' education.' 'Nonprofit postsecondary education and vocational training institutions and 501(c)3 organizations located within the Community Foundation's 12-county service area may apply for grants.'…	Rolling	Varies
South Dakota American Legion Scholarship Grant South Dakota Community Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies As a statewide community foundation, we work with donors, nonprofits and community leaders to strengthen philanthropy in South Dakota every day.	Not published	Varies
No One Left Behind Loan Program - Car Loan No One Left Behind · Foundation Rolling · Up to $8K Interest-free car loan specifically designed to help Afghan and Iraqi SIV recipients purchase a reliable vehicle to establish independence and accessibility in the United States.	Rolling	Up to $8K
Sergeant Felix M. DelGreco, Jr. Scholarship Grant The Connecticut Community Foundation · Foundation Not published · $4K The Sergeant Felix M. DelGreco, Jr. Scholarship, established by the Connecticut Community Foundation, supports students who are children of current CT Army National Guard members.	Not published	$4K
Veterans Appeals Pro Bono Grant Program Legal Services Corporation · Foundation Not published · Varies The Veterans Appeals Pro Bono Grant facilitates current LSC grantees' provision of high-quality legal and other assistance, without charge, to veterans and other individuals who are unable to afford the cost of legal representation.	Not published	Varies
Supportive Services for Veteran Families (SSVF) — CAPND Community Action Partnership of North Dakota Inc · Foundation Rolling · Varies Supportive Services for Veteran Families (SSVF) is one of CAPND's statewide programs, listed alongside Energy Share, Homeless Supportive Services, Sportsmen Against Hunger and the Weatherization Assistance Program.	Rolling	Varies
National Military Family Association Scholarship (administered by Society of Sponsors) Society of Sponsors of the United States Navy · Foundation Not published · $2K The National Military Family Association (NMFA) offers scholarships to support military spouses in advancing their education and professional development. United States (mentioned in connection with Society of Sponsors administration)	Not published	$2K
AIM Grants (Special Initiative Grants) WNC Bridge Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies Special initiative grants supporting strategic projects aligned with Foundation priorities. Recent example includes urgent home repair collaborative in McDowell County.	Not published	Varies
PCF-VA Awards (Veterans Affairs Partnership) Prostate Cancer Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies Partnership awards supporting prostate cancer research with veterans and within the VA healthcare system.	Not published	Varies
DeBartolo Family Foundation Grants Debartolo Family Foundation Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies The DeBartolo Family Foundation is dedicated to uplifting underserved communities in the Tampa Bay area through educational scholarships, grassroots support, and financial assistance programs.	Not published	Varies
Disaster Relief Fund for Northern California Wildfires International Brotherhood of Teamsters · Foundation Not published · Varies To assist affiliated active or retired union members who lost their homes or were evacuated due to devastating wildfires affecting the North Bay and Napa Solano regions Online donations available (link provided on website) Email…	Not published	Varies

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About grants for veterans

Grants for veterans and veteran-serving organizations address the full spectrum of needs — from business startup funding to housing, education, healthcare, and employment services. Federal agencies like the VA, SBA, and DOL offer major grant programs, while foundations like the Bob Woodruff Foundation and Gary Sinise Foundation provide additional support.

Frequently Asked Questions

How much money do grants for veterans award?

Of the 681 grants for veterans Grantable lists as of November 11, 2026, 315 publish an award amount. The median listed award is $5,000, and the middle half fall between $2,000 and $18K. The largest is $6M. Amounts are each grant's stated maximum, so a typical award can be smaller.

Which funders offer the most grants for veterans?

By number of active listings, the leading funders are Amvets (American Veterans) (10), Montana State University (10), American Legion Department of Nevada (9), Air & Space Forces Aid Society Inc (7), and Air & Space Forces Association (7). In all, 445 funders have at least one active grant in this category.

When are grants for veterans due?

Of 681 grants listed, 33 accept applications on a rolling basis, 30 have a published upcoming deadline, 204 run on a stated cycle (such as annual or quarterly) without a published date, and 414 don't publish a deadline, so check the funder's site. Among dated deadlines, 47% fall in January–March.

Can veterans get grants to start a business?

Yes. The SBA offers specific programs for veteran entrepreneurs, including the Boots to Business program. Many states have veteran business grant and loan programs. Foundations like StreetShares, Hivers & Strivers, and the National Veteran Small Business Coalition offer additional funding. Service-disabled veterans often qualify for set-aside contracts and additional grant opportunities.

What grants help veteran-serving nonprofits?

The VA offers grants for adaptive housing, homeless veteran programs (SSVF), and community-based services. The Department of Labor funds veteran employment programs (HVRP). Private foundations including the Robin Hood Foundation, Schultz Family Foundation, and corporate giving programs specifically target veteran-serving organizations.

Are there grants for veteran mental health programs?

Yes. SAMHSA offers grants specifically for veteran and military family mental health services. The VA funds community mental health programs. Foundations like the Headstrong Project, Cohen Veterans Network, and the Bristol-Myers Squibb Foundation support veteran mental health initiatives.

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