AMVETS General Veteran Scholarship Overview: Scholarships awarded annually to veterans and active duty service members. Award: $4,000 awarded annually Geographic Scope: United States Eligibility: -…
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.
AMVETS Spouse Scholarship Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Amvets National Service Foundation Last Updated: March 15, 2026 Summary The AMVETS Spouse Scholarship offers financial support to the spouses of…
AMVETS Spouse/Widow Scholarship Overview: Scholarships for spouses and widows of veterans and active duty service members. Award: $4,000 Geographic Scope: United States Eligibility: - Spouses/widows…
AMVETS Spouse/Widow Scholarship Overview: Scholarships for spouses and widows of veterans and active duty service members. Award: $4,000 awarded annually Eligibility: Spouses/widows of veterans and…
AMVETS Veteran, Active Duty & Guard/Reserve Scholarship Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Amvets National Service Foundation Amount: Up to US $12,000 Last Updated: March 10, 2026 Summary The AMVETS…
AMVETS Veterans Scholarship Overview: Scholarships awarded annually to veterans and active duty service members. Award: $4,000 awarded annually Eligibility: Veterans and active duty in the United…
ANAVICUS Scholarships Geographic Scope: United States Eligibility: - Students at specific colleges - ROTC participants - Descendants of ANAVICUS members Award Amount: $1,500 each Overview: ANAVICUS…
Anchor Scholarship Foundation Overview: Anchor Scholarship Foundation provides scholarships to eligible family members (children and spouses) of active duty, retired, and honorably discharged Surface…
Overview First American Bank administers the application process for several charitable trusts.and one of these is the Andrew and Alice Fischer Charitable Trust based in Dundee, IL. Funding…
Andrew J. Shields Memorial Scholarship Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Community Foundation for Southwest Washington Amount: US $1,100 Last Updated: March 16, 2026 Summary Easily learn more about the…
Announcement of Stand Down Grants The U.S. Department of Labor’s (DOL) Veterans’ Employment and Training Service (VETS) supports local Stand Down events that assist veterans experiencing homelessness…
Apricity Foundation Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: APRICITY FOUNDATION Last Updated: July 12, 2025 Summary The Apricity Foundation Grant supports Texas-based community organizations, veterans, and…
Archer-Ragsdale Arizona Chapter Tuskegee Airmen Inc. Scholarship Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Arizona Community Foundation Last Updated: January 06, 2026 Summary The Archer-Ragsdale Arizona Chapter…
Arizona Department of Veterans' Services Grant Funder: Arizona Department of Veterans' Services (AZDVS), funded through the Arizona Veterans' Donation Fund Award Amount: $40,000 Geographic Scope:…
Arkansas Service Memorial Scholarship Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Arkansas Community Foundation Inc Last Updated: March 26, 2026 Summary Overview The Community Foundation’s scholarships are for…
Armando "Frank" Quaglia Veteran's Scholarship Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Grand Rapids Community Foundation Amount: US $2,000 - US $5,000 Last Updated: March 06, 2026 Summary The Armando "Frank"…
Army ROTC Four-Year Cadet Command Scholarships Program: Cadet Command Scholarships administered through Army ROTC program at Eastern Illinois University Geographic Scope: United States (U.S. Citizens…
Army ROTC Scholarship Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Montana State University Last Updated: December 02, 2025 Summary The Army ROTC Scholarship at Montana State University offers vital financial…
Art Spark Texas Artist of the Year Awards Overview: Annual awards honoring outstanding Texas artists with disabilities for their artistic excellence, leadership, and community impact. Geographic…
Auxiliary National Scholarship Funder: AMVETS National Ladies Auxiliary (MD, US) Website: amvetsaux.org Overview: Scholarship program offered by AMVETS National Ladies Auxiliary. Geographic Scope:…
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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