The Veterans Giving Circle only accepts solicited letters of inquiry through the online system.
Mission
The Foundation Trustees believe that every veteran deserves quality mental and physical health care; assistance in finding work that is fulfilling and financially sustaining; the opportunity to participate in a community; and quality permanent housing.
Focus – the committee will prioritize a grantee that aligns with some of the following:
The Giving Circle will prioritize grantees that support veterans’ transition out of the military through the following areas:
- Veterans’ mental health
- Helping homeless veterans to secure permanent housing
- Providing job training and placement services for veterans
Geographies
- Excellent ideas and programs regardless of location in the United States.
Types of Organizations/Projects
- Community-driven organizations working on the ground with veterans
- Preference given to overall organizational budgets in the low to mid six figures or projects within larger organizations that have smaller budgets
- We will consider innovative, pilot projects of larger organizations that aren’t well-funded but show promising early results
Metrics
- Measured at the project/organization level
- Tied to sustainable organizational effectiveness/improvements and partnerships, which are critical to building the effectiveness of small-to-medium organizations
- Include the extent to which improvement was achieved with 1-2 simple metrics (e.g. target percentage increase in income), in addition to the number of people served
Grant Amount & Duration
- The Foundation will consider proposals for programs, projects, and coalitions, with grants in the $25,000-$50,000 range—our aim is to be influential by giving what for the organization is significant funding, but not to create dependency
- The Foundation will consider proposals for programs, projects, general operating support, and coalitions
- The Foundation will consider multi-year grants for sustainable, longer-term solutions
2024 | 5 Grants | $156,000
How to Apply:
The Veterans Giving Circle only accepts solicited letters of inquiry through the online system. Those who are invited will receive emailed instructions for how to apply.