Grants for Veterans

JobsOhio Small Business Grant is sponsored by JobsOhio. This grant offers financial support for real estate investments, equipment, and more for eligible projects and businesses. While broad in scope, if the autonomous scientific instrumentation or miniaturized microscope sensor payload directly leads to job creation or significant fixed-asset investment in Ohio, it could be relevant.

Meta has opened U.S. AI Glasses Impact Grants, distributing nearly 2 million US dollars to more than 30 organisations building social-impact applications on AI glasses during the first half of 2026. Funding is tiered: 15 Accelerator grants of 25,000 dollars, 10 Accelerator grants of 50,000 dollars, and 5 Catalyst grants of 200,000 dollars, with the tier structure meaning applicants select a level rather than proposing a budget. Priority areas are skills and employment, health, economic growth, community, accessibility, and support for veterans. Accessibility is a first-class category here rather than an afterthought, which is the natural fit for the hardware given that camera-and-audio wearables have obvious application for blind and low-vision users, for people with hearing differences, and for cognitive and memory support. Applications are made through a form hosted by Submittable, reviewed by Meta employees across multiple stages, with an internal eligibility vetting step before funds are released. The deadline was 9 March 2026. Because the award is tied to a specific hardware platform, proposals need a credible account of why the glasses form factor is necessary to the intervention rather than incidental to it, and organisations without prior wearable experience should expect to explain how they will build that capability inside a short grant period.

Improving Veteran Mental Health Grant Program is a grant from The Cigna Group Foundation that funds nonprofits providing housing stability and wraparound support services to improve the mental health of military veterans. The Foundation committed $9 million over three years addressing housing instability and its mental health impacts, as an estimated 40,000 veterans go without shelter nightly and 1.5 million are at risk of homelessness. Funded programs include mortgage and rental assistance, employment re-entry training, and housing development for veterans. Eligible nonprofits must leverage evidence-informed programs and align with at least one goal: increasing permanent housing, improving housing affordability, or enhancing wraparound services for veterans transitioning from shelters.

Colorado Division of Veterans Affairs - Veterans Assistance Grant (VAG) is a grant from the Colorado Division of Veterans Affairs that funds nonprofit organizations and governmental entities providing direct services to veterans and their families. Open annually, the FY2027 cycle accepts online applications from January 20 through March 24, 2026. Eligible applicants must hold a 501(c) status other than 19 or 23 (those organizations should apply for the companion Veterans Trust Fund). New grantees are required to meet with the grants manager prior to submission. All applications must be submitted through the secure online portal; email submissions are not accepted. This state-level program offers a critical funding pathway for Colorado-based veteran service organizations.

VA Grants for Adaptive Sports Programs for Disabled Veterans and Disabled Members of the Armed Forces is a grant from the Department of Veterans Affairs that funds organizations working to increase and expand sustainable adaptive sport activities for veterans and service members with disabilities. The program supports community-level physical activity programs, including those addressing mental health, as well as advanced Paralympic and adaptive sport programs at regional and national levels. Eligible applicants are non-federal government entities with significant experience managing large-scale adaptive sports programs for persons with disabilities. Recent federal obligations indicate approximately $16 million in annual funding. The VA also provides monthly assistance allowances to veterans with disabilities training in Paralympic sports.

Grants for Adaptive Sports Programs for Disabled Veterans and Disabled Members of the Armed Forces (Equine Assisted Therapy) (VA-EQUINE-26) is sponsored by U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs. This is a forecasted opportunity for grants that fund adaptive sports and equine-assisted therapy programs for disabled veterans and disabled members of the Armed Forces. The program supports activities, including instruction and competition, for mental health-related disabilities.

Virginia She Served Business Builder Initiative (VS2B2) is sponsored by Virginia Department of Small Business and Supplier Diversity. This initiative is designed to empower active-duty and reservist women, women veterans, and military or veteran spouses who have been business owners for a minimum of one year. It offers a comprehensive curriculum and hands-on learning experiences through virtual classes.

Grants for Sustainable Textile Innovation (Round Four) is sponsored by New York Fashion Innovation Center (NYFIC). This statewide grant program supports New York-based businesses and organizations working to advance and scale sustainable textile development for fashion and interiors. Projects should use fibers and materials grown, processed, or made in New York State.

Infinite Hero Foundation Nonprofit Grants for Veterans' Mental and Physical Recovery is a grant from the Infinite Hero Foundation that funds nonprofit organizations offering innovative treatments for service-related mental and physical injuries in active duty military, veterans, and military families. Since 2012, IHF has awarded more than $5.7 million to 51 military service organizations. Program grants of up to $100,000 per cycle are awarded based on alignment with IHF's mission and focus areas: Physical Recovery, Brain Health (TBI and PTS), Suicide Prevention, and other service-related conditions. Eligible applicants must be 501(c)(3) public charities with a proven track record and a mission consistent with IHF. Letters of Interest are accepted January 1 through June 15, 2026.

AgrAbility - Assistive Technology Program for Farmers with Disabilities is sponsored by U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA), National Institute of Food and Agriculture (NIFA). The AgrAbility program works to increase the likelihood that individuals with disabilities, including veterans, and their families engaged in the agricultural enterprise will become more successful. The program supports the provision of assistive technology.

The Melissa Washington Small Business Award (MWSBA) is sponsored by Melissa Washington Small Business Award. The Melissa Washington Small Business Award supports women veteran entrepreneurs by providing funding and business development resources to help them start or grow their businesses. The award includes an assessment, coaching, a certificate of recognition, and additional benefits.

Legal Assistance for Victims is sponsored by Department of Justice. These grants are for increasing the availability of comprehensive civil and criminal legal services to victims of domestic violence, dating violence, sexual assault, and stalking in matters relating to or arising from the abuse or violence. The goal is to develop innovative, collaborative programs within the legal system that promote victim safety and increase victim economic autonomy. This listing is currently active. Program number: 16.524. Last updated on 2024-11-25.

Plumbing and Gas Line Repair is sponsored by U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) / Earle C. Clements Job Corps Center. This opportunity seeks a contractor to correct plumbing and gas system deficiencies to meet IPC and safety requirements. The awarded contractor will provide all labor, materials, equipment, supervision, and incidentals.

Roots to Rise: Indianapolis Food Fund - Cistern Program is sponsored by Earth Charter Indiana (administered in partnership with the Office of Public Health and Safety's Division of Community Nutrition and Food Policy). This program provides grants for community gardens, co-ops, and farms in Indianapolis that grow food outside of a for-profit model, specifically for support with a reliable water supply through cistern installation. It centers on community voice and aims to expand access to an equitable and culturally relevant food system in Indianapolis and Marion County.

Middle East Regional Cooperation Program is sponsored by Department of State. The Middle East Regional Cooperation (MERC) Program funds peer-reviewed, collaborative, scientific research projects on development topics between Israel and its Arab neighbors across the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region. Objectives of the program include: (1) Supporting applied actionable research that generates results relevant to regional development; (2) Fostering the implementation of research results and innovations to improve quality of life and achieve development impact in the MENA region; (3) Building science and technology capacity in developing countries in the MENA region; (4) Increasing direct Arab-Israeli cooperation by establishing strong working relationships that last beyond the life of the project. This listing is currently active. Program number: 19.502. Last updated on 2024-05-22.

Stand Down Grants is sponsored by Maryland Department of Health, Office of Rural Health (Federal funds, likely VA pass-through). These grants are provided to organizations for the purpose of hosting 'Stand Down Events' that offer employment, social, and health services to veterans experiencing or at risk of homelessness. The goal is to promote self-sufficiency and help individuals reenter the workforce.

Grants to USA Veteran-Owned Small Businesses for Business Growth and Development is sponsored by Foundation. Grants of $1,000 and in-kind support to USA veteran-owned businesses to encourage business growth and development. Funding is intended for veterans of the US military who are owners, CEOs, or presidents of small businesses with up to 100 employees.

Grants to USA Veteran-Owned Small Businesses for Business Growth and Development is sponsored by Various Foundations (as listed on GrantWatch). Grants of $1,000 and in-kind support to USA veteran-owned businesses to encourage business growth and development. Funding is intended for veterans of the US military who are owners, CEOs, or presidents of small businesses with up to 100 employees.

Stephen L. Tadlock Veteran Business Grant is sponsored by Founders First CDC. This program provides micro-grants and access to business growth programs (Passport Community or Zebra Leadership) for veteran and military spouse-owned small businesses. It aims to support businesses with 2 to 100 employees and annual revenue under $5 million that have been in business for at least one year.

Grants for Creative Individuals is sponsored by Mass Cultural Council. Unrestricted grants to Massachusetts artists, culture bearers, and creative practitioners to equitably advance creative expression throughout the Commonwealth's diverse communities. This includes individuals in all creative fields, such as visual artists, literary artists, theater artists, performers, film/media artists, music artists, designers, traditional artists, drag artists, and cross-disciplinary artists.

The Hartford Adaptive Sports Equipment Grant Opportunity for Move United Member Organizations is sponsored by Move United (in partnership with The Hartford). This program supports Move United member organizations in providing adaptive sports opportunities, including equipment, for youth and adults with disabilities. It aims to increase participation in sports and recreation. For organizations specifically serving disabled veterans and members of the Armed Services, grants can be up to $15,000.

Orthopaedic Research Program (ORP) Applied Research Award is sponsored by Department of Defense, Defense Health Agency Contracting Activity - DHACA. The Orthopaedic Research Program (ORP) Applied Research Award (ARA) focuses on applied research to advance optimal treatment and restoration of function for individuals with orthopaedic injuries sustained during combat or service-related activities.

Orthopaedic Research Program (ORP) Clinical Research Award is sponsored by Department of Defense, Defense Health Agency Contracting Activity - DHACA. The FY26 Orthopaedic Research Program (ORP) Clinical Research Award (CRA) seeks clinical research that evaluates orthopaedic-specific factors and interventions with the potential to optimize patient outcomes and inform clinical care or policy.

Alabama Veteran Business Support Grant is sponsored by State of Alabama (Administered through federal or state channels). This grant is specifically designed to support small business owners operating within Alabama who are veterans. If the restaurant in Selma is veteran-owned, this grant could provide funds for operating costs, hiring, or equipment.

Grants for Veteran Services (GVS) - Housing for Texas Heroes (H4TXH) Grants is sponsored by Texas Veterans Commission. The Housing for Texas Heroes (H4TXH) Grants support eligible organizations in modifying homes for veterans. This program focuses on enhancing accessibility, critical repairs, and weatherization efforts, with priority given to low-income beneficiaries.

Housing Assistance for Veterans (HAVEN) program is sponsored by Federal Home Loan Bank of Dallas (FHLB Dallas). The HAVEN program provides grants for home modifications, new construction, and down payment assistance to assist veterans, reservists, and service members with a service-related disability, and Gold Star Families who suffered a loss.

Project Support Grants is sponsored by North Carolina Arts Council. These grants are designed to assist organizations that produce or present specific arts programs that actively engage audiences and participants. Organizations may apply for support for exemplary programs in any artistic discipline. Projects that involve young audiences and military-connected communities are also eligible under this category. This grant supports arts and culture within the Raleigh Triangle area.

Resilient Food Systems Infrastructure (RFSI) Cooperative Agreement is sponsored by USDA Agricultural Marketing Service (AMS). The RFSI program aims to build resilience in the middle of the food supply chain, provide more and better markets to small farms and food businesses, and support the development of value-added products. Funds support expanded capacity for aggregation, processing, manufacturing, storing, transporting, wholesaling, and distribution of locally and regionally produced food products (excluding meat and poultry).

Resilient Food Systems Infrastructure Program is sponsored by USDA Agricultural Marketing Service (administered by South Carolina Department of Agriculture). This program aims to build resilience in the middle of the food supply chain, provide more and better markets to small farms and food businesses, and support the development of value-added products. It specifically mentions dairy as an eligible food product.

2026 Grant Cycle is a grant from Infinite Hero Foundation supporting 501(c)(3) nonprofit organizations that provide innovative programs addressing service-related mental and physical injuries for active duty military, veterans, and their families. Since 2012, the Foundation has awarded over $5.7 million to 51 organizations. Grants up to $100,000 per cycle are available for programs in five focus areas: Physical Recovery, Brain Health (including TBI and PTS), Suicide Prevention, Sexual Trauma, and Family Support. Letters of Interest are accepted January 1 through June 15, 2026. Funds must be applied directly to program costs and cannot cover fundraising or administrative overhead. Applicants must be 501(c)(3) organizations with a proven track record of fiscal responsibility.

Grants Program is sponsored by Infinite Hero Foundation. The Infinite Hero Foundation awards grants to military service organizations offering innovative and effective programs or treatments for service-related mental and physical injuries. They focus on physical recovery, brain health (including TBI and PTS), suicide prevention, veteran leadership, and military families. Funding is for program costs, not administrative overhead or fundraising.

Individual Artist Grants (Southeastern Minnesota Arts Council) is sponsored by Southeastern Minnesota Arts Council (SEMAC). Competitive Individual Artist Grants are awarded to encourage the development of new work by artists who are full-time residents of the SEMAC Region. Creations in each of the five artistic disciplines – Dance, Literary Arts, Music, Theatre, and Visual Arts, as well as interdisciplinary work, will be considered. The grant activity must culminate in a public engagement component or Capstone Event.

21st Century Conservation Service Corps and Civilian Climate Corps Youth and Veteran Development Program is sponsored by National Park Service. A collaborative effort between federal government agencies and non-profit service organizations to employ America's youth and veterans in protecting, restoring, and enhancing America's outdoors in and around national park units, local communities, and with partner organizations.

The Hope Fund for Critical Financial Assistance is sponsored by Elizabeth Dole Foundation (in partnership with The Bob & Dolores Hope Foundation). This program provides financial relief grants to military and veteran caregivers to help with unexpected financial stress such as imminent utility shut-offs, food insecurity, or impact from natural disasters. The program aims to meet unmet needs of military families in financial literacy, housing, and support for the wounded.

Military Heroes Program (PenFed Foundation) is sponsored by Pentagon Federal Credit Union Foundation. This program provides grants to support the transition of military members from service to civilian life. It includes high-impact community and individual grants and partnerships with other nonprofits. The PenFed Foundation also offers emergency financial assistance, childcare assistance, and short-term training/education expense assistance for military caregivers and veterans.

Raytheon's Standard Grants (RTX Connect Up initiative) is sponsored by Raytheon Technologies (RTX). Funds nonprofit projects in STEM education, workforce development, veteran support, and community resilience as part of the RTX Connect Up initiative. The grants focus on Lifelong Learning (especially STEM and workforce development), Honoring Service, and Community Resilience.

Northern California Grant Program is sponsored by The Albertsons Companies Foundation. The Albertsons' Companies Foundation - Northern California Grant Program supports nonprofit organizations enhancing community well-being in key areas such as health, hunger, youth education, veterans, and diversity. Organizations must have a local employee sponsor and serve the community where Albertsons operates.

Morris K. Udall Fellowship Program is sponsored by MORRIS K. UDALL SCHOLARSHIP AND EXCELLENCE IN NATIONAL ENVIRONMENTAL POLICY FOUNDATION. The Native American Graduate Fellowship Program supports outstanding Native American and Alaska Native graduate students who intend to pursue advanced degrees in Tribal public policy and health care, including law and medicine. Udall Graduate Fellowships are funded by a permanent trust fund endowment. Assistance is intended for the use of Graduate Fellows only. This listing is currently active. Program number: 85.401. Last updated on 2025-07-28.

VyStar Foundation Grant Program is sponsored by VyStar Foundation. VyStar Foundation supports nonprofit organizations with programs that address health and basic needs, mental health services, and workforce development for military members and veterans. This could include initiatives related to healthcare staffing within the geographic areas served by VyStar Credit Union. Past grants have focused on expanding programs and providing monetary support for basic needs.

New Jersey Community Funding via Wawa Foundation is sponsored by Wawa Foundation. The Wawa Foundation offers funding to New Jersey 501(c)(3) nonprofits working in health, hunger, or support for everyday heroes, including military and veterans services. This includes programs for food access, pediatric health, first responder support, and K–12 youth mentoring.

Veterans and Nature Grant Program is sponsored by National Environmental Education Foundation (NEEF) and United States Forest Service. This program aims to increase engagement of veterans' communities in understanding the physical and mental health benefits of time in nature and provide opportunities for physical and mental health-focused outdoor activities at US Forest Service sites and other public lands.

Agriculture Enhancement and Diversification Program (Veteran or Young Farmer Grant or Loan option) is sponsored by Oklahoma Department of Agriculture, Food and Forestry (ODAFF). Oklahoma veterans and young farmers (45 years of age or younger) can apply for grants up to $10,000 through the Agriculture Enhancement and Diversification Program (AEDP).

Underserved, Beginning, and Military Veteran Farmers Mini-Grant Program is a grant from the New Jersey Department of Agriculture that provides up to $10,000 to support socially disadvantaged, beginning, and military veteran specialty crop farmers in New Jersey. The program helps eligible farmers invest in equipment, infrastructure, and other needs to build sustainable farming operations. Eligible applicants are New Jersey-based specialty crop farmers who identify as socially disadvantaged, are beginning farmers with limited experience, or are military veterans transitioning into agriculture. The program aims to reduce barriers to entry and build long-term viability for underserved agricultural producers.

HUD-VASH (Housing Choice Voucher program in conjunction with VA services) is sponsored by U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) and U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA). The HUD-VASH program combines Housing Choice Voucher (HCV) rental assistance for homeless Veterans with case management and clinical services provided by the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA). VA provides these services for participating Veterans at VA medical centers (VAMCs) and community-based outreach clinics. This program aims to provide permanent housing and support for veterans experiencing homelessness.

Veterans Mental Health Steering Committee Pilot Projects is sponsored by Alabama Department of Mental Health. This program provides grant funding to mental health pilot projects that expand and improve mental health access for veterans across Alabama. The projects increase awareness of evidence-based, veteran-focused services and ensure veterans and their families can more easily access crisis care, outpatient therapy, telehealth options, residential treatment, and trauma-focused services. Services may focus on veterans with substance use disorder, including women (especially women who are pregnant or parenting), rural residents, and individuals involved with the criminal justice system. While specific application deadlines for new pilot projects are not explicitly stated as open, the program itself is actively funding and supporting initiatives.

The Stop & Shop Community Giving Program is a corporate giving initiative that connects local nonprofit organizations with nearby Stop & Shop store locations through the Community Bag Program and Bloomin' 4 Good Program. Eligible organizations must be 501(c)(3) nonprofits with a direct local connection to a specific store, focused on hunger relief, education, health and wellness, or civic and veterans causes. Organizations submit for consideration and, if approved, are placed on a list for store-level selection. Approval does not guarantee selection. Only hunger organizations qualify for the Bloomin' 4 Good Program. Award amounts vary by program and store.

Northern California Grant Program is sponsored by Albertsons Companies Foundation. The Albertsons Companies Foundation - Northern California Grant Program supports nonprofit organizations enhancing community well-being in key areas such as health, hunger, youth education, veterans, and diversity. Organizations must have a local employee sponsor and serve the community where Albertsons operates.

Energy Efficiency Investment Fund (EIFF) - Custom Pathway Grants is sponsored by Delaware Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control (DNREC). The EIFF Custom Pathway Grants offer funding for non-residential facilities in Delaware to enhance energy efficiency. Eligible projects must demonstrate energy savings and sustainability, with a focus on supporting minority, women, and veteran-owned businesses, small businesses, and non-profits. Grant funding can cover up to 60% of project costs. Pre-approval is encouraged.

Specially Adapted Housing Assistive Technology Grant Program (SAHAT) is sponsored by U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA). This program awards grants to persons or entities to encourage the development of specially adapted housing assistive technologies for Veterans with certain service-connected disabilities so they can buy or change a home to meet their needs and live more independently.

North Carolina Heroes Fund Financial Assistance is sponsored by North Carolina Heroes Fund (NCHF). The North Carolina Heroes Fund provides critical financial support to North Carolina's military personnel and their families, including veterans, who face unexpected hardships as a result of their military service. This can include urgent expenses like mortgage and rent payments, car and insurance costs, and necessities such as groceries and gas.

Recovery Housing Program (RHP) is sponsored by FloridaCommerce (Administered by the State of Florida, funded by HUD). The Recovery Housing Program (RHP) provides funding to states to offer stable, transitional housing for individuals in recovery from a substance use disorder. In Florida, these funds are administered by FloridaCommerce and focus on veterans in recovery.

The Hortman Heroes Fund - In Honor of Melissa, Mark, and Gilbert Hortman is sponsored by Helping Paws. This fund supports Helping Paws programs that place highly skilled service dogs with individuals who have sacrificed for their communities and country, with a specific focus on programs serving veterans and first responders coping with PTSD.

Piedmont Triad Regional Council Housing Rehabilitation Program is sponsored by Piedmont Triad Regional Council, NC. This program helps homeowners in need of serious repairs in Alamance, Ashe, Caswell, Davie, Davidson, Guilford, Montgomery, Randolph, Rockingham, Stokes, Surry, Wilkes, and Yadkin Counties. It covers septic system replacement, well replacement, roof repair & replacement, lead paint & asbestos remediation, door & window replacement, plumbing, electrical, heating & air conditioning repair & replacement, siding repair & replacement, accessibility modifications, and other general improvements. Assistance is provided in the form of an interest-free, deferred loan.

Urgent Repair Program is sponsored by North Carolina Housing Finance Agency (NCHFA). The Urgent Repair Program provides funds to qualified organizations to finance emergency home repairs and modifications for low-income homeowners with special needs. Nonprofit organizations, local governments, and regional councils of governments can use the funds to provide deferred, forgiven loans to qualified homeowners for emergency repairs and accessibility modifications.

The Bob Woodruff Foundation Grants is sponsored by Bob Woodruff Foundation. The Bob Woodruff Foundation Grants aim to support veterans and their families facing challenges after military service by raising awareness and providing funding for direct service programs. The focus is on improving health and well-being through enhancing access to healthcare, promoting healthy lifestyles, and fostering sustainability in organizations serving this community.

Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) Program is sponsored by Multiple Federal Agencies (e.g., DoD, NASA, NIH). The SBIR program provides grants to small businesses engaged in research and development with the potential for commercialization. While not veteran-specific, veterans are encouraged to apply and compete based on the merit of their R&D proposals.

Alabama G.I. Dependents' Scholarship is a grant from the Alabama Department of Veterans Affairs (ADVA) that funds higher education for dependents of qualifying Alabama veterans. Created in 1947 under Act 633, the program covers tuition up to 400 dollars per credit hour plus up to 1,000 dollars per year for textbooks and fees at eligible institutions. Eligible recipients include children, stepchildren, spouses, or unmarried widows of veterans who received an honorable discharge, served at least 90 consecutive days of active duty, and hold a 40% or greater service-connected disability rating. Both the veteran and the student must meet Alabama residency requirements. Students must complete FAFSA annually and maintain satisfactory academic progress. No fixed application deadline is listed.

Improving Veteran Mental Health Through Housing Stability (Grant Program) is sponsored by The Cigna Group Foundation. This program funds grants to local nonprofits to help provide housing stability for veterans, which in turn positively impacts their mental health. The 2026 Courage in Service Grant Program is part of this initiative.

High Desert Chapter Grant Program is sponsored by Employees Community Fund (ECF) of The Boeing Company - California. The High Desert Chapter of the ECF focuses on aiding veterans, the homeless, and at-risk youth. This program empowers Boeing employees to support local communities through charitable contributions, with 100% of funds going directly to community projects.

BNSF Foundation Horses Spirits Healing Support is a corporate foundation grant from the BNSF Foundation that funds nonprofit equine therapy programs serving Montana veterans, with Horses Spirits Healing as an exemplar recipient. The BNSF Foundation's funding priorities include environmental and conservation projects, health and human services (particularly homelessness, hunger, and public safety), STEM education programs, and organizations with connections to BNSF or the rail industry. Eligible applicants are 501(c)(3) public charities, first responder organizations, local government divisions, and Native American tribes. Major gift requests over $10,000 require contacting the Foundation before submitting an application. Applications are submitted online through the Blackbaud YourCause GrantsConnect portal. Interested organizations should review the BNSF Foundation Policies section at bnsffoundation.org before applying to confirm eligibility.

Dedicated Grant Program (Field of Interest Funds) is sponsored by Ann Arbor Area Community Foundation. This program supports four distinct Field of Interest Funds aimed at improving the lives of residents in Washtenaw County, Michigan. While broader, health and community enhancement are listed as focus areas, which could include youth wellness mental health initiatives.

Glioblastoma Research Program (GBMRP) is sponsored by Department of Defense (DOD) / Congressionally Directed Medical Research Programs (CDMRP). The Glioblastoma Research Program (GBMRP) is a stand-alone program created in FY24 to fund high-impact research specifically for glioblastoma, the most common and aggressive type of brain cancer. The CDMRP uses a community-driven process to identify and fund high-impact research.

Community Partner Grants is a grantmaking program from the Robert W. Woodruff Foundation that invests in transformational solutions to community needs in metro Atlanta and Georgia. Eligible organizations must be 501(c)(3) public charities located or operating in Georgia with paid full-time staff, an annual budget over ,000, and alignment with the Foundation's interests in Arts and Culture, Community Development, Education, Environment, Health, or Human Services. The Foundation prioritizes organizations with strong executive leadership, sustainable operations, a diversified revenue model, and a proven track record of measurable community impact. Most grants support one-time capital or project needs rather than ongoing operations. Organizations should email an informal inquiry to fdns@woodruff.org before applying through the YourCause grant portal.

Congressionally Directed Medical Research Program (CDMRP) grants is sponsored by U.S. Department of Defense (DoD). The CDMRP funds high-impact, high-risk, and high-gain projects that other agencies may not fund, with a focus on advancing paradigm-shifting research, solutions, or breakthrough technologies for clinical benefit. Specific programs within CDMRP may have varying focus areas, including artificial intelligence and machine learning to drive transformative biological science, warfighter health, recovery, and performance. While not explicitly dental, AI software for medical diagnostics and treatment relevant to military health could potentially align.

Social Insurance for Railroad Workers is sponsored by RAILROAD RETIREMENT BOARD. Provide income security for retired and disabled railroad workers, their family members, and survivors, and financial benefits for railroad workers who are unemployed or unable to work due to illness or injury. Also, administer Medicare coverage for railroad workers and their family members. This listing is currently active. Program number: 57.001. Last updated on 2023-08-29.

Jobs for Veterans State Grants is sponsored by Department of Labor. The Jobs for Veterans State Grants (JVSG) program provides federal funding through a formula grant to state agencies in all 50 states, the District of Columbia, and the territories of Guam, Puerto Rico, and the U.S. Virgin Islands. Recipients use this funding to hire dedicated staff that provide individualized career and training-related services to eligible veterans and eligible persons with employment barriers, and that assist employers in filling their workforce needs with job-seeking veterans. This listing is currently active. Program number: 17.801. Last updated on 2024-11-14.

Commercial and Canopy Solar Program (CCSP) is sponsored by Maryland Energy Administration (MEA). The CCSP provides grant funding to support the implementation of solar energy installations on commercial properties, including rooftop-mounted, ground-mounted, and solar canopies. It aims to increase equitable solar access and promote commercial solar for sustainability in Maryland.

The Veterans Transportation Program is a grant from the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) that funds transportation services for veterans in highly rural areas who face significant access barriers to VA health care. The program provides $50,000 grants to Veterans Service Organizations (VSOs) recognized by the Secretary of Veterans Affairs and State Veterans Service Agencies operating in counties with fewer than 7 people per square mile. Grants support organizations in establishing or expanding transportation services to connect eligible veterans with VA medical care, reducing geographic isolation as a barrier to healthcare access. The program is administered under the VA's Highly Rural Transportation Grants initiative.

Veterans Housing Direct Loans for Certain Disabled Veterans is a grant from the Department of Veterans Affairs that provides direct housing loans to eligible veterans with service-connected disabilities. The program supports purchase, construction, improvement, or adaptation of homes for veterans who qualify for the Specially Adapted Housing grant. Eligible applicants are veterans who served on active duty on or after September 16, 1940, and who are eligible for a Specially Adapted Housing (SAH) grant due to a permanent total service-connected disability. Federal obligations reached approximately $164,041,802 in 2026.

Veterans Assistance and Service Dog Funding Program is a grant from the Cornelia T. Bailey Charitable Trust providing up to $25,000 to nonprofit organizations serving veterans, with priority given to organizations assisting veterans with disabilities. The foundation, established in 2007, supports the arts, education, veteran services, and medical research. Eligible applicants are 501(c)(3) nonprofit entities with active programs serving veterans. Priority consideration is given to organizations providing service dog programs or other specialized support for veterans with disabilities.

Veterans Mental Health (VMH) Grant Program is sponsored by Texas Veterans Commission (state program). The VMH Grant Program supports nonprofit and local organizations that deliver direct, evidence-based mental health services to Texas veterans and their families, including clinical counseling, non-clinical mental health services (like peer support and alternative therapies), and service dog programs. The program addresses PTSD and trauma-related disorders.

Veterans' Nonprofit Capital Program (VNCP) Round 3 is a grant from the California Department of Veterans Affairs (CalVet) that funds capital projects for California-based nonprofit organizations that provide direct services to veterans and their families. The program supports renovation, construction, and equipment purchases that expand service capacity at veteran-serving facilities. Eligible applicants are 501(c)(3) nonprofit organizations operating in California with a demonstrated track record of serving veterans. Round 3 awards are competitive and require organizations to demonstrate project readiness, organizational capacity, and community need. Award amounts and application deadlines for Round 3 are published on the CalVet website.

Conservation Innovation Grants-Michigan (CIG) is a grant from the USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) that funds innovative approaches to natural resource and environmental conservation on private lands in Michigan. The program supports development and testing of new conservation technologies, tools, and strategies with practical applicability. Nationally, the CIG program awarded $90 million across 53 projects in FY2023. Eligible applicants include for-profit businesses, nonprofits, government agencies, tribal groups, and individuals; all applicants must provide a 1:1 matching contribution. Special consideration is given to applicants of color, veterans, and tribal entities. CIG emphasizes practical, transferable solutions that can be scaled beyond individual projects to advance conservation across Michigan's agricultural and natural landscapes.

Pension for Non-Service-Connected Disability for Veterans is sponsored by Department of Veterans Affairs. The Veterans Pension program provides monthly payments to wartime Veterans who meet certain age or disability requirements, and who have income and net worth within certain limits. This listing is currently active. Program number: 64.104. Last updated on 2026-01-30.

All-Volunteer Force Educational Assistance is sponsored by Department of Veterans Affairs. To help servicepersons readjust to civilian life after their separation from military service. Assist in the recruitment and retention of highly qualified personnel in the active and reserve components in the Armed Forces by providing education benefits. This listing is currently active. Program number: 64.124. Last updated on 2026-01-30.

Veteran's Relief Grant (Minnesota) is sponsored by Minnesota Department of Veterans Affairs (MDVA). Provides a once-per-lifetime financial grant to help Veterans and dependents stabilize their lives in a time of hardship. Requests are reviewed and approved on a case-by-case basis and applicants must demonstrate future sustainability beyond the requested amount of assistance.

Orthotics and Prosthetics Outcomes Research Award (OPORA) is sponsored by Defense Health Agency Contracting Activity - DHACA (Department of Defense). This award supports research that evaluates the comparative effectiveness of and functional outcomes associated with prosthetic and orthotic clinical interventions and/or other rehabilitation interventions for Service Members and Veterans who have undergone limb salvage or limb …

Veteran Emergency Financial Assistance Program is sponsored by New York State Division of Veterans' Services. The Veteran Emergency Financial Assistance Program is a grant from the New York State Division of Veterans' Services that provides emergency financial assistance of up to $1,500 to veterans and their families in New York State experiencing temporary financial hardship.

Wounded Warrior Service Dog Project (WWSDP) is sponsored by Uniformed Services University of the Health Sciences (USU). The WWSDP supports nonprofit organizations that train and provide service dogs to disabled service members and veterans at no cost. The program aims to advance the service dog industry through continued learning, innovative training programs, and superior industry standards.

Mission United (United Way of Long Island) is sponsored by United Way of Long Island. Mission United is a critical funding source for programs of United Way of Long Island supporting U. S. military veterans and their families. Funding helps provide services and resources in career training, employment assistance and emergency financial aid.

The Kahlert Foundation Maryland Grant is a grant from The Kahlert Foundation Inc. that funds nonprofit organizations in Maryland addressing community needs in the foundation's priority areas. Applications are submitted through an online grant management system, with first-time applicants required to complete a Letter of Intent (LOI) at least 90 days before the full grant deadline. The foundation's board meets three times per year to review applications from returning and new grantees. Eligible applicants are Maryland-based nonprofit organizations that meet the foundation's published guidelines. Award amounts vary and are not publicly specified; contact the foundation for current cycle details.

Grant Funding for Veteran Housing, Health, and Support Services (Texas) is sponsored by Texas Health and Human Services (HHS). This grant opportunity supports veteran housing, health, and support services in Texas. Programs that provide affordable housing solutions like tiny home villages coupled with mental health support for veterans would align with this grant's focus.

Small Business Growth Fund is sponsored by Hello Alice (in partnership with various corporations and nonprofits). Hello Alice runs multiple grant programs, and the Small Business Growth Fund is one of the most accessible. It prioritizes businesses led by underrepresented founders, including women and people of color, and supports their next phase of growth.

Montgomery GI Bill Selected Reserve is sponsored by Department of Veterans Affairs. To encourage membership in units of the Selected Reserve of the Ready Reserve and to provide educational assistance to members of the reserve components called or ordered to active service in response to a war or national emergency declared by the President or Congress. This listing is currently active. Program number: 64.032. Last updated on 2026-01-30.

Special Benefits for Certain World War II Veterans is sponsored by SOCIAL SECURITY ADMINISTRATION. To pay a special benefit to certain World War II veterans, who are eligible for Supplemental Security Income (SSI) benefits and meet other specified criteria for each month that they reside outside of the United States. This listing is currently active. Program number: 96.020. Last updated on 2023-09-18.

Fort Peck Reservation Rural Water System is sponsored by Department of the Interior. To ensure a safe and adequate municipal, rural and industrial water supply for the residents of the Fort Peck Indian Reservation in the State of Montana; and to assist the citizens in those portions of Roosevelt, Sheridan, Daniels, and Valley Counties that are outside the Fort Peck Indian Reservation, in developing safe and adequate municipal, rural, and industrial water supplies. This listing is currently active. Program number: 15.516. Last updated on 2025-08-26.

Central Valley Improvement Act, Title XXXIV is sponsored by Department of the Interior. The purposes of the Central Valley Project Improvement Act (CVPIA) are (1) to protect, restore, and enhance fish, wildlife, and associated habitats in the Central Valley and Trinity River basins of California, (2) to address impacts of the Central Valley Project on fish, wildlife, and associated habitats, (3) to improve the operational flexibility of the Central Valley Project, (4) to increase water-related benefits provided by the Central Valley Project to the State of California through expanded use of voluntary water transfers and improved water conservation, (5) to contribute to the State of California’s interim and long-term efforts to protect the San Francisco Bay/Sacramento-San Joaquin Delta Estuary, and (6) to achieve a reasonable balance among competing demands for use of Central Valley Project water, including the requirements of fish and wildlife, agricultural, municipal and industrial and power contractors. This listing is currently active. Program number: 15.512. Last updated on 2025-09-09.

Vocational Training and Rehabilitation Benefits for Children of Vietnam Veterans and Certain other Veterans is sponsored by Department of Veterans Affairs. The Department of Veterans Affairs provides compensation, health care, and vocational training benefits to biological children of qualifying veterans who have spina bifida or certain other covered birth defects.

Oral Diseases and Disorders Research - Research Centers is sponsored by Department of Health And Human Services. NIDCR extramural research provides research funds to support basic, translational, and clinical research in dental, oral, and craniofacial health and disease through grants and cooperative agreements that support scientists working in institutions throughout the United States and internationally. The extramural Research Centers programs plan, develop, and manage scientific priorities through portfolio analyses and consultation with stakeholders, encouraging the most promising discoveries and emerging technologies for rapid translation to clinical applications. Additionally, the Centers focus on a variety of diseases and conditions through clinical trials, epidemiologic studies, practice-based research, the HIV/AIDS and oral health program, and studies of oral health in all areas of NIDCR programmatic interest. The program encourages investigations that have the potential to translate findings into evidence-based clinical applications. The Integrative Biology and Infectious Diseases programs support basic and translational research programs on oral microbiology; salivary biology and immunology; oral and salivary gland cancers; neuroscience of orofacial pain and temporomandibular disorders; mineralized tissue physiology; dental biomaterials; and tissue engineering and regenerative medicine. The branch aims to accelerate progress in basic and translational research in these areas and further stimulate the discovery pipeline based on clinical needs. The Translational Genomics Research programs support basic and translational research in genetics, genomics, developmental biology, and data science toward the goal of improving dental, oral, and craniofacial health. The focus is on deciphering the genetic, molecular, and cellular mechanisms underlying dental, oral, and craniofacial development and anomalies. The Behavioral and Social Sciences Research programs support basic and applied research to promote oral health, to prevent oral diseases and related disabilities, and to improve management of craniofacial conditions, disorders, and injury. The program prioritizes mechanistic research that contributes to a cumulative science of behavior change, to maximize the rigor, relevance, and dissemination of efficacious behavior change interventions. The Clinical Research programs supports patient-oriented, population, and community based research aimed at improving the dental, oral, and craniofacial health of the nation. This listing is currently active. Program number: 93.DE2. Last updated on 2026-01-14.

Veteran-Directed Care (VDC) program is sponsored by Administration for Community Living (ACL), U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) / Veterans Health Administration (VHA). This program is a partnership between ACL and the Veterans Health Administration to serve veterans of all ages at risk of nursing home placement, by providing participant-directed services.

State Rural Hospital Flexibility Program is sponsored by Department of Health And Human Services. The Medicare Rural Hospital Flexibility Program (Flex) enables state designated entities to support critical access hospitals in quality improvement, quality reporting, performance improvement, and benchmarking; to assist facilities seeking designation as critical access hospitals; and to create a program to establish or expand the provision of rural emergency medical services. The Flex Program objectives include quality, operational, financial, and population health improvement with the goal of supporting access to necessary health care services in rural communities. State Flex programs will act as resources and focal points for these activities within their respective states. The Rural Veterans Health Access initiative provides funding to states to coordinate activities to provide rural veterans access to services for needed mental health care via the use of networks, electronic communication and telehealth networks. The program targets states with high percentages of veterans to the total population. The Medicare Rural Hospital Flexibility Program Evaluation Cooperative Agreement improves healthcare in rural areas by analyzing Critical Access Hospital (CAH) data, capturing best practices, and targeting limited CAH resources. The Information Services to Rural Hospital Flexibility Recipients Cooperative Agreement provides TA, capacity building and support to the Medicare Rural Hospital Flexibility Program and the Small Rural Hospital Improvement Program. The Rural Quality Improvement Technical Assistance Cooperative Agreement provides TA to FORHP recipients, Critical Access Hospitals (CAHs), and other rural providers, using data to demonstrate improvement in quality of care for rural patients This listing is currently active. Program number: 93.241. Last updated on 2026-01-09.

Oral Diseases and Disorders Research - Other Research is sponsored by Department of Health And Human Services. NIDCR extramural research provides research funds to support basic, translational, and clinical research in dental, oral, and craniofacial health and disease through grants and cooperative agreements that support scientists working in institutions throughout the United States and internationally. The extramural Other Research programs plan, develop, and manage scientific priorities through portfolio analyses and consultation with stakeholders, encouraging the most promising discoveries and emerging technologies for rapid translation to clinical applications. The Integrative Biology and Infectious Diseases programs support basic and translational research programs on oral microbiology; salivary biology and immunology; oral and salivary gland cancers; neuroscience of orofacial pain and temporomandibular disorders; mineralized tissue physiology; dental biomaterials; and tissue engineering and regenerative medicine. The branch aims to accelerate progress in basic and translational research in these areas and further stimulate the discovery pipeline based on clinical needs. The Translational Genomics Research programs support basic and translational research in genetics, genomics, developmental biology, and data science toward the goal of improving dental, oral, and craniofacial health. The focus is on deciphering the genetic, molecular, and cellular mechanisms underlying dental, oral, and craniofacial development and anomalies. The Behavioral and Social Sciences Research programs support basic and applied research to promote oral health, to prevent oral diseases and related disabilities, and to improve management of craniofacial conditions, disorders, and injury. The program prioritizes mechanistic research that contributes to a cumulative science of behavior change, to maximize the rigor, relevance, and dissemination of efficacious behavior change interventions. The Clinical Research programs supports patient-oriented, population, and community based research aimed at improving the dental, oral, and craniofacial health of the nation. This listing is currently active. Program number: 93.DE3. Last updated on 2026-01-14.

Mortgage Insurance Nursing Homes, Intermediate Care Facilities, Board and Care Homes and Assisted Living Facilities is sponsored by Department of Housing And Urban Development. To provide mortgage insurance to HUD-approved lenders to facilitate the construction or rehabilitation of nursing homes, intermediate care facilities, board and care homes and assisted living facilities, to allow purchase or refinancing with or without repairs of projects not requiring substantial rehabilitation, and to provide loan insurance to install fire safety equipment. This listing is currently active. Program number: 14.129. Last updated on 2023-08-08.

VA U.S. Paralympics Monthly Assistance Allowance Program is sponsored by Department of Veterans Affairs. To promote the lifelong health and to motivate, encourage and sustain participation and competition in adaptive sports from the local level through elite levels among disabled Veterans and disabled members of the Armed Forces through partnerships with VA clinical personnel as well as national and community-based adaptive sports programs. To provide monthly assistance allowance to a Veteran with a disability as authorized by 38 U.S.C 322(d) for qualifying athletes, whether categorized as emerging or national team athletes. This listing is currently active. Program number: 64.037. Last updated on 2026-01-30.

Alaska Native Educational Programs is sponsored by Department of Education. To support projects that recognize and address the unique educational needs of Alaska Native students, to recognize the role of Alaska Native languages and cultures and to integrate Alaska Native languages and cultures into education, to support supplemental education programs that benefit Alaska Natives, and to ensure the maximum participation by Alaska Native educators and leaders in programs designed to serve Alaska Native students. This listing is currently active. Program number: 84.356. Last updated on 2024-11-13.

Post-9/11 Veterans Educational Assistance is sponsored by Department of Veterans Affairs. VA education benefits help Veterans, service members, and their qualified family members with needs like paying college tuition, finding the right school or training program, and getting career counseling. Learn how to apply for and manage the education and training benefits you’ve earned. This listing is currently active. Program number: 64.028. Last updated on 2026-01-30.

Veteran Rapid Retraining Assistance Program is sponsored by Department of Veterans Affairs. The Veteran Rapid Retraining Assistance Program (VRRAP) was enacted on March 11, 2021, and reached its statutory end date for enrolling new students on December 10, 2022. VRRAP provides an eligible Veteran with up to 12 months of tuition and fees and a monthly housing allowance based on Post-9/11 GI Bill rates, to be used towards training in a covered program of education (high demand occupation, as determined by the Commission of Labor Statistics). VRRAP ends 21 months after the date of enactment and is limited to a maximum of 17,250 participants and up to $386 million. In order to be eligible for VRRAP, a Veteran must meet the following criteria: • At least 22 years of age and less than 67 years of age • Unemployed due to COVID-19 pandemic • Not eligible for GI Bill or Veteran Readiness and Employment benefits • Not enrolled in a Federal or State jobs program • Not rated as totally disabled because you cannot work • Not receiving unemployment compensation including enhanced benefits under the CARES Act, P.L. 116-136 Under VRRAP, schools are paid as follows: • 50-percent of the total amount payable is paid to the school when the eligible Veteran begins the program of education • 25-percent of the total amount payable is paid to the school when the eligible Veteran completes the program of education • 25-percent of the total amount payable is paid to the school when the eligible Veteran finds employment to a field related to the program of education within 180 days after program completion / withdrawal This listing is currently active. Program number: 64.130. Last updated on 2026-01-30.

Procurement of Headstones and Markers and/or Presidential Memorial Certificates is sponsored by Department of Veterans Affairs. Provide Government-furnished headstones and markers to mark the graves of and memorialize Veterans and other eligible individuals in national, state/tribal, or private cemeteries around the world. Provide Government-furnished medallions for placement on privately-purchased grave markers of Veterans. Provide Presidential Memorial Certificates to families and friends to honor the Veterans’ military service. This listing is currently active. Program number: 64.202. Last updated on 2026-01-30.

Laboratory Leadership, Workforce Training and Management Development, Improving Public Health Laboratory Infrastructure is sponsored by Department of Health And Human Services. This program will increase the capacity and capability of state and territorial newborn screening laboratories to test for newborn screening conditions as recommended by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) Advisory Committee on Heritable Disorders in Newborns and Children (ACHDNC), and those that might be added to individual state panels by state-level advisory committees or state legislatures. Early detection of these conditions, whose symptoms are not clinically observable at birth, save thousands of infants and children from disability and death through early detection and treatment. This listing is currently active. Program number: 93.065. Last updated on 2024-11-12.

Good Neighbor Next Door Sales Program is sponsored by Department of Housing And Urban Development. The purpose of the Good Neighbor Next Door Sales Program is to improve the quality of life in distressed urban communities. This is to be accomplished by encouraging law enforcement officers, teachers, firefighters, and emergency medical technicians, to purchase and live in homes that are located in the same communities where they perform their daily responsibilities and duties. This listing is currently active. Program number: 14.198. Last updated on 2023-09-08.