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Illinois Lottery Cash Grants Veterans Scratch-Off Lottery Grant Program (Vets Cash) The Veterans Scratch-Off Lottery Grant Program (Vets Cash) is administered by the Illinois Department of Veterans Affairs (IDVA) and provides competitive reimbursement grants to eligible tax-exempt nonprofit organizations and governmental organizations that provide services to Illinois veterans in need.
The program is funded through proceeds allocated to veterans from the Illinois Lottery Joint Special Instant Scratch-Off Program, specifically the $5 7X Bingo Multiplier scratch-off ticket. Eligible applicants may apply for annual grants ranging from $25,000 to $100,000 . Grant opportunities are posted quarterly, subject to available funding.
Applications are vetted by Vets Cash staff for eligibility and compliance requirements before being reviewed and scored by the Veterans Cash Funding Authorization Committee (FAC). The Committee’s recommendations are submitted to the IDVA Director for final approval. ➡️ Learn more about the Illinois Lottery To view Calendar Year 2026 Q4 Vet's Cash newly awarded grants click HERE.
Eligible applicants include government agencies, veterans’ organizations, and nonprofit, tax-exempt entities that provide services for veterans in areas such as: Emergency financial assistance Review Illinois Administrative Code for full eligibility details Review IL Admin Code Before Applying for a Grant All applicants and grantees must be registered in both the Grant Accountability and Transparency Act (GATA) system and the Amplifund Illinois GATA Grantee Portal .
GATA Pre-Award requirements GATA New User Guide accessible Already registered in GATA? Download the Veterans Cash Application Guide (PDF) and follow the Amplifund application process. · Amplifund - Grantee User Guide.
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How to Complete Audit Reports in GATA GATA Audit Report Review Process – Instruction Manual (PDF) Audit Report Review Process – Overview Manual (PDF) Payment and Reimbursement Illinois Office of the Comptroller - Check the Status of a Reimbursement Payment Application & Grant Authorization Committee Schedule Aug 14, 2026 – Sep 30, 2026 Jan 1, 2027 – Dec 31, 2027 Nov 14, 2026 – Dec 31, 2026 Apr 1, 2027 – Mar 31, 2028 Feb 12, 2027 – Mar 31, 2027 Jul 1, 2027 – Jun 30, 2028 May 14, 2027 – Jun 30, 2027 Oct 1, 2027 – Sep 30, 2028 Aug 13, 2027 – Sep 30, 2027 Jan 1, 2028 – Dec 31, 2028 Nov 12, 2027 – Dec 31, 2027 Apr 1, 2028 – Mar 31, 2029 State and Federal Legislation Applicable laws and regulations for this program include: Illinois Administrative Code, PART 125 VETERANS' SCRATCH-OFF LOTTERY GRANT PROGRAM : Sections Listing (ilga.
gov) 20 ILCS 1605/21. 6 Illinois Lottery Law 20 ILCS 1605/ Illinois Lottery Law. (ilga.
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gov) CFR 200 Uniform Administrative Requirements, Cost Principles, and Audit Requirements eCFR :: 2 CFR Part 200 -- Uniform Administrative Requirements, Cost Principles, and Audit Requirements for Federal Awards Veteran advocates can support Illinois servicemembers and veterans by contributing directly to the Veterans Assistance Fund .
Write a check payable to Veterans Assistance Fund Mail directly to IDVA with the Veterans Assistance Fund Donation Form ( DONATION FORM. docx ). All contributions are distributed by the Veterans Cash Grant Committee to support Illinois veterans in need Illinois Department on Aging State of Illinois G.
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Bill & Education Programs State of Illinois Benefits for Veterans State of Illinois Programs for Veterans State of Illinois Department of Employment Security Healthcare Transformation Collaboratives U.S. Department of Veteran Affairs U.S. Department of Veteran Affairs Center for Women Veterans U.S. Department of Veteran Affairs Welcome Kit U.S. Department of Veteran Affairs Newsletter Links Illinois Association of County Veterans Assistance Commissions
According to the current listing, eligibility includes: Illinois nonprofits and government agencies serving veterans. Confirm the full requirements in the official notice before applying.
Applications for Grants to Illinois Nonprofits and Agencies to Improve the Lives of Military Veterans are due September 30, 2026. Build your timeline backwards from this date to cover registrations, approvals, and final submission checks.
Grants to Illinois Nonprofits and Agencies to Improve the Lives of Military Veterans is funded by Illinois Department of Veterans' Affairs. Verify program details on the funder's official page before applying.
This opportunity targets applicants in Illinois. If your organization operates elsewhere, check the official notice for location requirements.
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