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Community Outreach Grant (COG) program is sponsored by MOAA Charities (Military Officers Association of America). Provides funding to MOAA councils and chapters to support local, high-impact assistance programs for military and veteran families. Funding areas include housing, food assistance, employment, health (including behavioral health), family support, financial and legal assistance, and transportation.
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MOAA - Community Outreach Grants Community Outreach Grants Serving the uniformed services community in every corner of the country. The Community Outreach Grant (COG) program provides funding to Military Officers Association of America councils and chapters to support local, high-impact assistance programs for military and veteran families. It leverages a nationwide network to address critical needs at the community level.
Applications are open from Dec 1 - Feb 28. Click here to apply! MOAA councils and chapters Local programs serving active duty, veterans, and military families of all ranks Communities in need of direct support services Funding for programs in key areas, including: Health (including behavioral health) Financial and legal assistance Support can be delivered directly or through partnerships with local organizations.
Chapter or Council oversight and participation is required.
Be an official MOAA council or chapter Either directly provide services or hold a leadership role in a community partnership delivering services Ensure all grant funds are used strictly for approved program areas aligned with identified community needs Must have submitted final report from previous grant cycle Community Outreach Grant application Timeline: Grant cycle: May 1 to April 30 of the following year Grant application period: Dec.
1 to Feb. 28, annually Grant scoring: Early March Grantees approved/announced: MOAA’s annual Spring Board Meeting Funds available for disbursement: May Grant budget reconciliation: May 31 Before Applying for a Grant MOAA councils or chapters interested in applying for a Community Outreach Grant need to review the following information before applying.
2026 Grant Criteria Information 2026 Grant Practice Application Worksheet Application Webinar Video Application Webinar Slides Grant Fund Usage Report (this document is only for personal use and should not be emailed in) Access the Application Portal We use SurveyMonkey to facilitate our application process.
While applications are only open from Dec 1 - Feb 28, you can access your account at any time to check the status of your application. Congratulations to our 2026 Community Outreach Grant recipients. The MOAA Charities is proud to distribute over $190,000 to these MOAA councils and chapters who are supporting their local uniformed services community.
The 2027 Community Outreach Grant Application opens December 2026. Florida Council of Chapters N Shore & Chicago Chapter Inc. Gen Omar N Bradley Mid-Missouri MOA of Western New York, Inc. Mahoning and Shenango Valleys For questions, please contact the Member Service Center at (800) 234-6622, or email moaa_foundation@moaa. org My children and I wanted to give you all a huge thank you to the MOAA program.
You all have given your absolute heart and soul to helping others; we find it quite amazing. Giving us hope in such a rough time is the most gracious gift we could ever imagine. - Philicia Bupp, beneficiary of a relief program made possible by a Community Outreach Grant Together we make a difference Our work is made possible thanks to a generous community of supporters who believe in the mission of both MOAA Charities.
Join us today to help us ensure our community has the support they deserve. The MOAA Foundation Mission The MOAA Foundation (TMF, EIN 46-4219250 ), a 501(c)(3) charitable subsidiary of the Military Officers Association of America (MOAA), is proud to serve all members of the uniformed services community.
Through 5 targeted areas of support, TMF provides life-changing programs and support to active duty members, veterans, military spouses, caregivers, survivors, and families regardless of rank or branch of service.
According to the current listing, eligibility includes: Official MOAA councils and chapters. Applicants must either directly provide services or hold a leadership role in a community partnership delivering services. Confirm the full requirements in the official notice before applying.
The current listing shows up to $5,000. Verify award ceilings, matching requirements, and allowable costs in the official notice.
Applications for Community Outreach Grant (COG) program are due February 28, 2027. Build your timeline backwards from this date to cover registrations, approvals, and final submission checks.
Community Outreach Grant (COG) program is funded by MOAA Charities (Military Officers Association of America). Verify program details on the funder's official page before applying.
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