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Veterans Cash Grant Program is a grant from the Illinois Department of Veterans' Affairs that funds nonprofits, tax-exempt entities, and government organizations providing services to veterans across Illinois. Funded through proceeds from the Illinois Lottery's 7X Bingo Multiplier Instant Ticket, the program awards between $25,000 and $100,000 annually per organization.
Awards are distributed quarterly, contingent on available funding, and reviewed by the Veterans Grant Authorization Committee. Eligible organizations must provide services in areas such as emergency financial assistance, housing, job training, or mental health support for veterans. Applicants must be registered with GATA, SAM.
gov, the Illinois Secretary of State, and hold a valid Federal Tax ID. Applications are submitted through Amplifund.
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Illinois Lottery Cash Grants Support Illinois Veterans with the 7X Bingo Multiplier Instant Ticket! The Illinois Lottery is proud to help support veterans in Illinois through its 7X Bingo Multiplier Instant Ticket. A part of the proceeds from this $5 ticket goes directly to the Illinois Department of Veterans Affairs, which distributes the funds to vital organizations that provide essential support programs for veterans across Illinois.
The Veterans Scratch-Off Lottery Ticket grant is a yearly competitive reimbursement grant offered quarterly to nonprofits, tax-exempt entities, and governmental organizations that assist veterans in need. Eligible organizations may apply for grants ranging from $25,000 to $100,000 annually .
The Veterans Cash Grant Authorization Committee (GAC) reviews and scores applications quarterly (contingent on available funding) and submits recommendations to the IDVA Director for final approval. These tickets are making a tangible difference in the lives of our Veterans, whether through housing assistance, job training, mental health services, or other critical resources.
By purchasing a 7X Bingo Multiplier Instant Ticket, you not only have a chance to win up to $200,000, but you're also making a direct impact on the men and women who have served our country. Learn more about how this ticket supports Veterans at: https://www. illinoislottery.
com/giving-back/specialty-tickets/illinois-veterans 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 Register in GATA (Quick Guide PDF) Already registered in GATA? Download the Veterans Cash Application Guide (PDF) and follow the Amplifund application process.
Amplifund - Post Award – Video Training Amplifund - Submitting Quarterly Reports Amplifund Zendesk Technical Support or call 1-844-407-3573 How to Research Grant Opportunities Catalog of State Financial Assistance (CSFA) – Active grant programs and current funding . GATA Announcements – Updates and notices. How to Submit your Quarterly Report.
Generating a Reporting Period and Payment Request Vets Cash is only accepting on-line applications in Amplifund’s new grants management system! Click this link for instructions on how to apply IL - IDVA - Grantee (vidyard. com) To be considered for the Veterans Scratch-Off Lottery Ticket competitive reimbursement grant, your organization must be registered and in good standing with GATA, SAM.
gov, the Illinois Secretary of State, and possess a Federal Tax ID (FEIN). For additional info, click here Veterans Cash (illinois. gov) For active opportunities CSFA (illinois.
gov) 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 15, 2025 – Sep 30, 2025 Jan 1, 2026 – Dec 31, 2026 Nov 14, 2025 – Dec 31, 2025 March 5, 2026 – 9:00 a. m.
Apr 1, 2026 – Mar 31, 2027 Feb 13, 2026 – Mar 31, 2026 Jul 1, 2026 – Jun 30, 2027 May 14, 2026 – Jun 30, 2026 Oct 1, 2026 – Sep 30, 2027 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. gov) 30 ILCS 705 Illinois Grant Funds Recovery Act 30 ILCS 705/ Illinois Grant Funds Recovery Act. (ilga.
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: Government agencies, veterans’ organizations, and nonprofit, tax-exempt entities that provide services for veterans. Confirm the full requirements in the official notice before applying.
The current listing shows $25,000 - $100,000 annually. Verify award ceilings, matching requirements, and allowable costs in the official notice.
Veterans Cash Grant Program is funded by Illinois Department of Veterans' Affairs. Verify program details on the funder's official page before applying.
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The SCI Youth Grant Pitch Contest is a competitive program from Social Capital Inc. that funds youth-led community improvement projects in Greater Boston. Teams of high school students in grades 9 through 12 residing in Essex, Middlesex, Norfolk, or Suffolk counties develop project ideas through coaching from local professionals, then pitch their proposals to a live panel of judges. Winning teams receive $1,000 to $2,000 in grant funding to execute their community-strengthening visions. The program builds career skills including public speaking, project management, and team collaboration, while cultivating cross-socioeconomic connections among peers and mentors throughout the region.
The System Innovations Grant (Youth Opportunities Fund) is a multi-year funding opportunity from the Ontario Trillium Foundation that supports collaborative projects working to understand and strengthen systems so they function better for young people. Grants of up to $1,250,000 over five years fund collaboratives of two or more Ontario-based nonprofits aiming to create lasting systemic change that expands opportunities for youth ages 12 to 29, with a particular emphasis on Indigenous, Black, and other racialized youth facing systemic barriers. Eligible applicants are not-for-profit organizations incorporated for at least five years in Ontario with a mandate to serve youth, forming a formal collaborative. Indigenous- and Black-led organizations and collaboratives are prioritized. Applications were due March 11, 2026—check the Ontario Trillium Foundation website for upcoming intake cycles.
Illinois's Federal Grant Support Program (Round 2) puts $16.9 million into a single, unglamorous job: paying the non-federal match that keeps competitive applicants out of federal competitions they would otherwise win. Awards run $10,000 to $2 million across roughly 30 recipients, on a rolling basis with no fixed deadline. As federal rules tighten and match requirements harden into eligibility gates, a 'grant to get a grant' is becoming one of the highest-leverage dollars a state can spend. Here is how the program works, who should pursue it, and why match funding is the quiet chokepoint in the 2026 federal landscape.
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