For more than 11 decades, 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. If your Post or Auxiliary is interested in a receiving a grant to help with the cost of your next community service event, the VFW Foundation may be able to help!
Community service projects that involve a local branch or affiliate of a VFW National corporate supporter may be eligible to receive up to $500 in additional funding. Please follow this link for more information and for a list of approved supporters you can work with.
VFW Foundation Community Support Grant
VFW community service projects are extremely important and shouldn't be hindered by budgetary limitations. In an effort to help VFW Posts and Auxiliaries succeed in serving their communities, the VFW Foundation - the official 501(c)(3) charity of the VFW - established the VFW Foundation Post/VFW Auxiliary Community Support Grant to help fund local community service projects.
Available to any VFW Post or Auxiliary, a VFW Foundation Post/VFW Auxiliary Community Support Grant will provide up to $1,000 for performing important and needed qualifying outreach projects in your community!
With an easy and streamlined application process, Posts and Auxiliaries can expect to receive a decision within thirty (30) days of the application submission.
The VFW Foundation is currently accepting Community Support Grant applications for the 2018-19 fiscal year. Click here to complete the application. (Application can only be submitted electronically by downloading and opening in Adobe Acrobat.)
VFW Foundation Regular Grant
No one understands military and veteran support quite like we do. To help VFW Departments, Posts and Auxiliaries, as well as qualifying nonprofits provide the vital support America's heroes and their families deserve, the VFW Foundation has established the VFW Foundation Regular Grant.
Grants ranging from $1,000 - $15,000, will be awarded for activities that directly benefit veterans, active duty military personnel and their families. Requests displaying innovation in service delivery, unique program design that addresses an under-served need and the likelihood of sustainability after the grant period ends will be given special consideration.
The 2018-19 grant application period has closed. The 2019-20 fiscal year grant application period will open September 2019, so please check back for more information later this year.
The Home Depot Community Impact Grant
The Home Depot is now accepting applications for its 2018 Community Impact Grant. VFW members can receive up to $5,000 to fund repairs or construction projects at their Post building. The deadline for applications is Dec. 31, 2019, and grants will be awarded in the form of Home Depot gift cards which can be used to purchase tools and materials at your local Home Depot store. All projects must be completed within six months of their approval date, so time your application accordingly. Get more information and apply today!
Attention VFW Chairmen!
For your convenience, all VFW Chairman Guides and Department training tools and resources can now be accessed by logging in and visiting the VFW Training and Support section on the My VFW page.