Grants for Veterans

Last updated August 24, 2026

There are currently 669 active grants for veterans in Grantable's free grants database, drawn from foundation sources and updated daily.

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Type	Grant	Funder	Deadline ▲	Amount
Foundation	DeBartolo Family Foundation Grants	Debartolo Family Foundation Inc	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	Disaster Relief Fund for Northern California Wildfires	International Brotherhood of Teamsters	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	John Polefka Memorial Awards	Phoenixville Community Education	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	Patriot Project Scholarships	Patriot Project	Rolling	$25K
Foundation	Charlotte Community Foundation- Unrestricted Grants ( Veterans, Seniors Or Youth)	Charlotte Community Foundation Inc	Rolling	$5K
Foundation	NPR Internship for Military Veterans in Journalism	Military Veterans in Journalism Inc	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	Journey of Heroes	Vital Life	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 637, Otis Berry Memorial Scholarship Endowment Grant	John Randolph Foundation Inc	Rolling	Up to $4K
Foundation	Wings Over America Scholarship Foundation	Society of Sponsors of the United States	Rolling	$5K
Foundation	Young Investigator Award Special Competitions: Veteran Cancer Grant	Conquer Cancer Foundation	Rolling	$50K
Foundation	Georgia Military College (GMC) State Service Scholarship Loan Grant	Georgia Student Finance Commission (GSFC)	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	HI AmeriCorps State and National Competitive Grants	Hawai'i Commission for National and Community Service	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	American Legion Post 39 Scholarship	American Legion	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	Andrew and Alice Fischer Charitable Trust Grant	Andrew and Alice Fischer Charitable Trust	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	Alaska Veteran Directed Care Program (VOICE - Veterans' Options for Independence, Choice and Empowerment)	Western Montana Area Vi Agency	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	Lt. Hal Henderson '67 Ice Hockey Endowment	Air Force Academy Foundation	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	Illinois Works Pre-apprenticeship Program (IL) Grant	Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity (DCEO)	Rolling	$150K – $550K
Foundation	Colonel Bert and Deanna Rice Scholarship Grant	Montana State University	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	North Carolina Tuition Assistance Program (NCTAP) Grant	North Carolina National Guard	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	Manatee Community Foundation: Competitive Grants for Health & Human Services	Manatee Community Foundation Inc	Rolling	Up to $15K
Foundation	Raiders Foundation Grant	Raiders Foundation Nv	Rolling	$3K – $25K
Foundation	John Edelman Scholarship Grant	Student Veterans of America	Rolling	$10K
Foundation	"Bee" Arnold Spouse Tuition Program	Air & Space Forces Aid Society Inc	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	HOKC: Good Works Program: Medium Grants	Honorable Order of Kentucky Colonels Inc	Rolling	$3K – $10K

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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

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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