For nearly 124 years, VFW Posts have been the pillars of support in their communities. From building local playgrounds and organizing clothing drives to military support events and disaster relief efforts, we take great pride in our long history of service to communities across the globe.
The VFW Foundation is proud to offer funding through various grant programs available throughout the year designed to help VFW Posts and their Auxiliaries provide the vital support local communities, America's heroes, and their families all deserve,
The VFW Foundation offers three grant opportunities during the 2023-2024 cycle. The application period is now open!
Grants are open exclusively to VFW entities. All grants are reimbursement-based, as applicants must complete a project and then submit an application with proof of how the funding was spent. Applicants are encouraged to contact the VFW Foundation before starting a project to ensure it qualifies.
The #StillServing Grant is offered exclusively to VFW Posts, Districts, and their Auxiliaries to offset expenses incurred while doing community service projects. Projects require direct involvement by the applying organization’s members with members of their community to qualify.
Up to $1,500 can be awarded to an Auxiliary and a District and its Auxiliary. However, each applicant organization must have a VFW Post and its unique project. Applicants are limited to receiving a total of $1,500 during the cycle.
Applications for the VFW #StillServing Grant will be accepted through June 1, 2024, or until all grant funding is exhausted.
NOTE: Grant funding for the 2023-24 award year has been exhausted. The #StillServing Grant will reopen in September 2024. Please check back then for more information!
The Post Assistance Grant is offered exclusively to VFW Posts to offset expenses incurred for building repairs and equipment that enhance or restore the applicant organization’s ability to serve veterans and their community. Auxiliaries, districts, departments, and other VFW subordinate organizations, among others, may not apply.
VFW Posts may receive up to $2,500 in reimbursement for qualifying projects. Applicants are limited to receiving this grant once every three years, with 2023-24 being the inaugural year.
Applications for the VFW Foundation Post Assistance Grant will be accepted until June 1, 2024, or until all grant funding is exhausted.
NOTE: Grant funding for the 2023-24 award year has been exhausted. The Post Assistance Grant will reopen in September 2024. Please check back then for more information!
Join us in our fight against food insecurity! The Uniting to Combat Hunger Grant is a matching grant of up to $1,500 available to VFW Posts and Auxiliaries for monetary and food donations to local food banks and pantries in their communities. The VFW Foundation will provide a $1 match for every pound of food or dollar donated to food insecurity organizations. A Post or its Auxiliary may receive this grant, but not both.
The 2023-2024 UTCH grant application period is now closed as grant funding for the 2023-24 award year has been exhausted. The UTCH Grant will reopen in September 2024. Please check back then for more information!
For more information, please contact me with any questions at MSpencer@vfw.org.
Post Grant Resources
Authorization Agreement for Automatic Deposits (ACH Credits) Form