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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COMMUNITY FOUNDATION OF THE · Rolling / Open Foundation

Staff Sgt. Carl Enis MilitaryScholarship Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Community Foundation of the Northern Alleghenies Amount: Approximately US $500 Last Updated: March 23, 2026 Summary The Staff…

WESTERN STATES REGIONAL COUNCIL OF CARPENTERS · Rolling / Open Foundation

Stars and Stripes Program Program Type: Free pre-apprenticeship program for transitioning military service members Geographic Scope: Southwest Carpenters Training Center in Santa Maria, California;…

US $500 - US $2,500
Stater Bros Charities · Rolling / Open Foundation

Stater Bros Charities Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Stater Bros Charities Amount: US $500 - US $2,500 Last Updated: February 04, 2026 Summary Stater Bros. Charities Grant supports nonprofit…

LOUIS HERNANDEZ JRS FOUNDATION FOR A · May 31, 2027 · Annual Foundation

STEAM Scholarship Organization: Louis Hernandez Jr.'s Foundation For A Bright Future (FABF) Focus: Supports students pursuing degrees in Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Mathematics…

University of St Thomas · April 30, 2026 · Annual Foundation

Strake Scholarship Funder: University of St. Thomas (TX, US) Geographic Scope: United States Focus Areas: Support for veterans and military families Eligibility Requirements - Must have deployed to…

APPALACHIAN SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT · Rolling / Open · Annual Foundation

Summer Field School Status: Offered (2024 form referenced; current status should be verified) Geographic Scope: Southwest Virginia, Central Appalachia Overview: Eight on-farm classes providing…

SUNSTATE EQUIPMENT FOUNDATION · Rolling / Open Foundation

Sunstate Equipment Foundation Grants Status: ACTIVE Funder: Sunstate Equipment Foundation Last Updated: September 22, 2025 Summary The Sunstate Equipment Foundation Grants support local charities…

King County Department of Community and Human Services · Rolling / Open Foundation

Supporting Student Veterans and their Families RFP Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: King County Department of Community and Human Services Amount: Up to US $2,241,837 Last Updated: September 17, 2025…

COMMUNITY ACTION PARTNERSHIP · Rolling / Open · Annual Foundation

Supportive Services for Veteran Families (SSVF) Program Status: Active; started nationally in 2008, in North Dakota in 2012 Geographic Scope: All 53 counties in North Dakota Funding Source: U.S.…

WOUNDED WARRIORS FAMILY SUPPORT INC · Rolling / Open · One-time Foundation

Suquamish Tribe Vehicle Grant Organization: Wounded Warriors Family Support Inc Geographic Scope: Suquamish Tribe, Port Madison Indian Reservation, Washington Focus Areas: Vehicle grant for tribal…

Unspecified amount in in-kind support
Disabled Veterans National Foundation · Rolling / Open Foundation

Tailored for Troops Grant Program Status: ACTIVE Funder: Disabled Veterans National Foundation Amount: Unspecified amount in in-kind support Last Updated: March 04, 2026 Summary The Tailored for…

THE COMMUNITY FOUNDATION FOR · Rolling / Open Foundation

TCFNF: Program Support Grants for Putnam County Status: ACTIVE Funder: The Community Foundation For Northeast Florida Inc Amount: Up to US $25,000 Last Updated: January 11, 2026 Summary The TCFNF…

The American Legion · Rolling / Open Foundation

Temporary Financial Assistance (TFA) Geographic Scope: United States Overview: Since 1925, The American Legion's Temporary Financial Assistance program has provided cash grants to support minor…

$250,000 (fully funded annuity)
The Ingram Lee Foundation · Rolling / Open · Annual Foundation

Texas A&M University Veterans Scholarship Status: Fully funded as of 2020 Geographic Scope: Texas A&M University, College Station, TX Overview: The Ingram Lee Foundation has awarded multiple…

CENTRAL PENNSYLVANIA FOOD BANK · Rolling / Open · Annual Foundation

The Darden Foundation Grant Funder: The Darden Foundation (Darden Restaurants) Amount: $22,000 Focus Areas: - General hunger relief - Youth programs - Senior programs (ElderShare) - Military support…

A CARING COMMUNITY INC · Rolling / Open · Monthly Foundation

The Fabulous Find Monthly Partnership Grant Funder: A Caring Community Inc (The Fabulous Find) Geographic Scope: Seacoast area (Maine/New Hampshire region) Program Description: The Fabulous Find is a…

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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