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. Read on for more information about the current grants we have available.
VFW Foundation Post Pandemic Relief Grant - CLOSED
The VFW Foundation shifted its grant making focus for the 2021 fiscal year to provide urgently needed financial relief to VFW Posts affected by the COVID-19 pandemic. Between October 2020 and March 2021, a total of $1,000,000 was distributed to more than 400 VFW Posts!
As all grant funding has been disbursed, the Post Pandemic Relief Grant has come to a close. During August 2021, we will update this page with information regarding our next grant cycle which will begin Sept. 1, 2021.
Please email jcouch@vfw.org or call 816.968.1174 with any questions you may have.
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.
Home Depot Community Impact Grant
The Home Depot has started accepting applications for its 2021 Community Impact Grant now through Dec. 31, 2021. VFW members can receive up to $5,000 to fund repairs or construction projects at their Post building.
While there are no guarantees to being funded, several VFW Posts have been awarded this grant in the past. There are new qualifications and process for submitting your application so to aid VFW Posts and members as they complete the application process, the VFW Foundation has developed an instructional guide. Download the 2021 Home Depot Grant Guide here.
Home Depot Community Impact Grant applications must be submitted online here, and will not be accepted by any other means. Telephone calls, emails or written submissions sent to Home Depot will NOT be accepted, nor will you be able to turn this application in at your local Home Depot store.
If you receive funding it will come in the form of Home Depot gift cards that can be used to buy materials at your local HD store. You will need to recruit Post members and/or other community volunteers as the use of contractors to complete your project is not permitted. The project must be completed within six months. You will also be required to submit a final report. You must be willing to include stories and before-and-after photos of the project. Failure to do so will negatively impact your Post’s ability to receive any future funding from The Home Depot Foundation.
After submitting the application, you should receive an email response after six weeks.
Should you have any questions and or concerns, please contact Jason Couch, VFW Foundation grants & external relations coordinator, directly at 816.968.1174 or by email at jcouch@vfw.org.
