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Veterans' Nonprofit Capital Program (VNCP) is sponsored by New York State Department of Veterans' Services and Dormitory Authority of the State of New York (DASNY). This program provides capital grants to eligible nonprofit veterans' organizations in New York State to make improvements to facilities that serve veterans.
Funding is for architecture, design, engineering, construction, reconstruction, rehabilitation, or expansion of eligible facilities, and purchase of eligible furnishings or equipment.
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The Veterans' Nonprofit Capital Program | New York State Department of Veterans' Services The Veterans' Nonprofit Capital Program The Veterans' Nonprofit Capital Program In order to effectively address the continuing need for quality veteran services, New York State made $5 million available within the 2022-2023 NYS Budget and was reappropriated in the 2024-2025 NYS Budget.
Grant funds through the Veterans’ Nonprofit Capital Program (VNCP) will fund eligible nonprofit veterans’ organizations to make capital improvements to facilities that serve veterans. The VNCP Round 1 and Round 2 awards have been announced and will be administered by Grants Administration at the Dormitory Authority of the State of New York (DASNY).
Round 3 of the Veterans’ Nonprofit Capital Program (VNCP) Opportunity Now Available On Thursday, March 27, 2025, Governor Kathy Hochul announced the availability of capital grants to expand services for organizations that serve veterans, service members and military families. At least $1.
35 million is available through the third round of the Veterans’ Nonprofit Capital Program distributed by the New York State Department of Veterans’ Services and the Dormitory Authority of the State of New York to support efforts to expand and enhance quality services available to the state’s veterans, service members and military families. $3.
65 million in grants to 57 qualifying veterans organizations statewide was previously provided through the first two rounds of this program. These investments build on the Governor’s support for veterans, service members and their families, and her FY26 Executive Budget includes proposals to enhance veteran suicide prevention programs and expand support for gold star families.
The Veterans’ Nonprofit Capital Grant Program provides support for the indispensable organizations and institutions dedicated to serving New York’s honored Veterans, Service Members, and Military Families. The program plays a critical role in ensuring these vital entities have the resources necessary to sustain their impactful work in a secure and effective manner.
Through strategic funding, the VNCP empowers these organizations to modernize their facilities, broaden their services, and significantly enhance the lives of those who have selflessly dedicated themselves to protecting our nation.
To qualify for this funding, at least 75 percent of the organization’s current members must be veterans or service members of the United States Military, with military family members comprising the majority of all remaining members. The organization must verify to the State that their principal purpose is to provide services and resources to veterans, service members and military families.
The RGA is posted on the DVS and DASNY websites. A webinar outlining the process for applicants will be posted April 9 and applicants may also submit questions through April 11, with answers posted no later than April 18. All applicants must be prequalified in the Statewide Financial System (SFS) at the time of application.
A webinar explaining the prequalification process may be viewed here . Funding through the Veterans' Nonprofit Capital Program is provided for architecture, design, engineering, construction, reconstruction, rehabilitation or expansion of an eligible facility; and purchase of eligible furnishings or equipment.
Veterans’ Nonprofit Capital Program (VNCP) Round 3 Grant Application Process VNCP Round 3 Open Question and Answer Period Submissions /vncp-round-3-open-question-and-answer-period-submissions General Inquiries must be directed to the VNCP Coordinator at: VNCP Round 3 Combined RGA and Attachments Appendix A VNCP Application Fillable Form Appendix C Scoring Template VNCP Round 3 Open Question and Answer Period Submissions Scroll back to the top of the page Department of Veterans' Services
According to the current listing, eligibility includes: Nonprofit veterans' organizations in New York State. At least 75% of the organization's current members must be veterans or service members, with military family members comprising the majority of remaining members. Organizations must verify their principal purpose is to serve veterans, service members, and military families. Applicants must be prequalified in the Statewide Financial System (SFS). Confirm the full requirements in the official notice before applying.
The current listing shows at least $1.35 million available in Round 3; awards range between $25,000 and $75,000. Verify award ceilings, matching requirements, and allowable costs in the official notice.
Veterans' Nonprofit Capital Program (VNCP) is funded by New York State Department of Veterans' Services and Dormitory Authority of the State of New York (DASNY). Verify program details on the funder's official page before applying.
This opportunity targets applicants in New York. If your organization operates elsewhere, check the official notice for location requirements.
Applications go through the funder's official portal — the Apply Now link on this page goes there directly.
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Veterans' Nonprofit Capital Program (Round 3) is sponsored by New York State Department of Veterans' Services and Dormitory Authority of the State of New York (DASNY). The Veterans' Nonprofit Capital Program provides grant funds to eligible nonprofit veterans' organizations in New York State to make capital improvements to facilities that serve veterans, service members, and military families.
Veterans' Nonprofit Capital Program (VNCP) - Round 3 is sponsored by New York State Department of Veterans' Services and Dormitory Authority of the State of New York (DASNY). The Veterans' Nonprofit Capital Program (VNCP) provides capital grants to eligible nonprofit veterans' organizations in New York to make improvements to facilities that serve veterans, service members, and military families.
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