Military and Veterans Appreciation Trust Foundation's mission is to provide veterans and their families with a range of services spanning the spectrum of needs. - Organization: Military and Veterans…
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.
Military Heroes Program Funder: The Pentagon Federal Credit Union Foundation Status: Active Geographic Scope: United States, with focus on military communities Focus Areas: - Support for active-duty…
Military Heroes Program - High Impact Community Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: The Pentagon Federal Credit Union Foundation Last Updated: January 21, 2026 Summary The Military Heroes Program, funded by…
Military History Graduate Scholarships Funder: 10th Mountain Division Foundation (CO, US) Award Amount: $5,000 Focus: Graduate-level study in military history related to the 10th Mountain Division…
Military Scholarships Funder: Folds of Honor Foundation Geographic Scope: United States and U.S. Territories (international institutions not funded for 2024-2025 and beyond) Eligibility: - Dependents…
Military Scholarships Funder: Folds of Honor Foundation (501(c)(3) non-profit, TAX ID: 75-3240683) Website: foldsofhonor.org Geographic Scope: United States and U.S. Territories only (international…
Military Scholarships Folds of Honor Foundation provides educational scholarships for dependents and spouses of fallen or disabled US service members. Geographic Scope - United States and U.S.…
Military Scholarships Focus: Educational scholarships for dependents and/or spouses of fallen or disabled U.S. service members Geographic Scope: United States and U.S. Territories only Eligibility -…
Military Spouse and Caregiver Scholarships Funder: Hope For The Warriors Geographic Scope: National (United States) Program Overview: Since 2006, Hope For The Warriors has awarded Military Spouse and…
Military Veterans, Spouses & Dependents Scholarship Award Type: Tuition discount scholarship Amount: 25% tuition discount Geographic Scope: National University students Eligibility: Military…
Military Youth Grant - Defending the Blue Line Award Type: Grant program supporting youth hockey programs serving military-connected youth Geographic Scope: United States Focus Areas: - Youth hockey…
Military-Civilian Charitable Foundation Scholarship Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Military-Civilian Charitable Foundation Last Updated: October 09, 2025 Summary The Military-Civilian Charitable…
Minnesota Golf License Plate Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Professional Golfers Association Of America Last Updated: February 13, 2026 Summary The Minnesota Golf License Plate Grant aims to enhance…
Minnesota Veterans 4 Veterans Trust Fund Grant Funder: Minnesota Veterans 4 Veterans Trust Fund Geographic Scope: Minnesota Website: mnv4v.org Mission Minnesota Veterans 4 Veterans Trust Fund is…
Minutes That Matter Overview: Provides free prepaid international calling cards to deployed service members, allowing them to call home at no charge. Status: Active program (established 2004)…
Missouri Humanities - Mini Grants Status: ACTIVE Funder: Missouri Humanities Council Amount: Up to US $5,000 Last Updated: April 01, 2026 Summary The Missouri Humanities Mini Grants support nonprofit…
MN Disaster Fund Funder: American Legion Auxiliary Department of Minnesota Geographic Scope: Minnesota Focus Areas: Disaster relief and recovery assistance for veterans, military, and families in…
MN PGA Military Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Professional Golfers Association Of America Last Updated: January 27, 2026 Summary The MN PGA Military Grant, provided by the Professional Golfers…
MN Veterans Creative Arts Grant Funder: American Legion Auxiliary Department of Minnesota Geographic Scope: Minnesota Focus Areas: Support for creative arts programs and projects for veterans…
Mobility is Freedom Vehicle Grant Program Organization: Wounded Warriors Family Support Inc Geographic Scope: United States Focus Areas: Vehicle grants for combat-wounded Purple Heart veterans…
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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