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.

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STUDENT VETERANS OF AMERICA · Rolling / Open Foundation

RTX Patriot Scholarship Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Student Veterans of America Amount: US $10,000 Last Updated: March 31, 2026 Summary The RTX Patriot Scholarship, awarded by RTX and Student…

STUDENT VETERANS OF AMERICA · Rolling / Open Foundation

RTX SPY-6 Scholarship Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Student Veterans of America Amount: US $10,000 Last Updated: April 03, 2026 Summary The RTX SPY-6 Scholarship, offered by Student Veterans of…

ASSOCIATION OF OREGON COMMUNITY MENTAL · Rolling / Open · One-time Foundation

Rural Older Adult Mini-Grant (ROAM) Funder: Association of Oregon Community Mental Health Programs (AOCMHP), with funding from Oregon Health Authority (OHA) Geographic Scope: Oregon, with focus on…

AMVETS LADIES NATIONAL AUXILIARY · Rolling / Open Foundation

Sackettes Scholarship Funder: AMVETS National Ladies Auxiliary (MD, US) Website: amvetsaux.org Overview: Scholarship program offered by AMVETS National Ladies Auxiliary through the Sackettes…

THE ALBERTSONS COMPANIES FOUNDATION · Rolling / Open Foundation

Safeway Foundation - Denver Grants Status: ACTIVE Funder: The Albertsons Companies Foundation Amount: US $500 - US $5,000 Last Updated: January 12, 2026 Summary The Safeway Foundation offers grants…

COMMUNITY FOUNDATION OF ABILENE · Rolling / Open Foundation

Salute to Citizens Scholarship Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Community Foundation of Abilene Amount: US $500 - US $5,000 Last Updated: November 11, 2025 Summary The Salute to Citizens Scholarship,…

AMERICAN LEGION DEPARTMENT OF NEVADA · Rolling / Open · Annual Foundation

Samsung American Legion Scholarship Overview: Scholarship for high school juniors and seniors attending Boys State or Girls State who are direct descendants of wartime veterans. Geographic Scope:…

The American Legion · Rolling / Open · Annual Foundation

Samsung American Legion Scholarship Geographic Scope: United States Eligibility: - High school juniors and seniors - Attending Boys State or Girls State - Direct descendants of wartime veterans…

San Diego Nice Guys Inc · Rolling / Open · Annual Foundation

San Diego Police Officers' Children Scholarship Organization: San Diego Nice Guys Program Type: Scholarship for college-bound children Eligibility: - Children of San Diego Police officers -…

Scott County Regional Authority · Rolling / Open Foundation

Scott County Regional Authority Grants Status: ACTIVE Funder: Scott County Regional Authority Last Updated: February 16, 2026 Summary The Scott County Regional Authority (SCRA) provides grants to…

One-time financial assistance grants
COMMUNITY ACTION PARTNERSHIP · Closed · Annual Foundation

Season of Sharing Fund (SOS) Status: Currently active with periodic application windows Geographic Scope: Nine Bay Area counties including Sonoma County, California Program Overview: The Chronicle…

BUILDING INDUSTRY ASSOC OF THE BAY AREA · Rolling / Open Foundation

Sentinels of Freedom Scholarship Foundation Funder: Sentinels of Freedom (SOF) Geographic Scope: Bay Area (California, US) Focus Areas: - Supporting wounded and injured veterans - Transition…

THE CONNECTICUT COMMUNITY FOUNDATION · Rolling / Open Foundation

Sergeant Felix M. DelGreco, Jr. Scholarship Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Connecticut Community Foundation Amount: US $4,000 Last Updated: November 12, 2025 Summary The Sergeant Felix M. DelGreco, Jr.…

SERVE AND SUCCEED CHARITABLE FOUNDATION · Rolling / Open · Annual Foundation

Serve & Succeed Charitable Foundation Grant Status: Active Geographic Scope: New Hampshire and Vermont Eligible Applicants: - 501(c)(3) nonprofit organizations only - Must be tax-exempt under IRS…

RED LODGE AREA COMMUNITY FOUNDATION · Rolling / Open · Rolling (Quarterly) Foundation

SERVE Fund (Safe Efficient Residences for Veterans) Geographic Scope: Carbon County, Montana Funder: Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 4725, Operation Second Chance, and American Legion in partnership…

SERVING USA INC · April 30, 2026 · Annual Foundation

Serving USA Grant Program Funder: Serving USA Inc (WA, US) Website: servingusa.org Status: Active - Currently accepting Letter of Intent applications Funding Focus Serving USA empowers Christian…

COMMUNITY FOUNDATION OF CENTRAL · Rolling / Open · Annual Foundation

Sgt. Rodney M. Davis, USMC (MOH) Memorial Scholarship Fund Type: Two separate scholarship funds Funder: Community Foundation of Central Georgia in partnership with 1/5 Vietnam Veterans Purpose: Honor…

JONAS PHILANTHROPIES INC · Rolling / Open Foundation

Sigma and Jonas Philanthropies Collaborative Research Grant Status: Historical program (deadline was December 1, 2019) Geographic Scope: United States Focus Areas: - Mental Health - Rural Health -…

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TENTH MOUNTAIN DIVISION FOUNDATION · Rolling / Open · Annual Foundation

Ski/Snowboard Instructor Certification Scholarships Funder: 10th Mountain Division Foundation (CO, US) Award Coverage: Certification program and evaluation costs, including: - Prep clinic and exam…

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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