The Disabled Veterans National Foundation was founded in 2007 to address the gap in services for disabled and at-risk veterans. The Capacity Building Grant program provides funding to organizations across the United States assisting veterans with their physical and mental health recovery.
Letters of Intent for requests of up to $25,000 will be accepted November 1 – 30, 2023. Applicants will receive notification of approval on December 31 and full applications will be due on January 31, 2024.
Eligibility
This grant is open to:
- 501(c)3 nonprofit organizations
- 501(c)4 nonprofit organizations
- Insitutions of higher education
Allowable Expenses
DVNF allows both direct and indirect expenses, but only in certain percentages.
- General programming projects – indirect costs of up to 15% of direct costs
- Professional development projects – indirect costs of up to 7.5% of direct costs
Direct costs may include:
- Salaries, fellowships, and benefits
- Consultants
- Subcontractors
- Equipment
- Travel
Indirect costs include overhead and administrative costs that cannot be directly attributed to a single project
Potential Projects
All proposed projects must directly benefit veterans of the U.S. military. These might include:
- Service animals
- Equine therapy
- Yoga
- Art therapy
- Recreational therapy
Review Criteria
All LOIs will be reviewed based on:
- Meeting Foundation criteria
- Aligning with the Foundation’s mission, vision, and funding focus areas
- Furthering the Foundation’s philanthropic mission and strategic plan
- Complying with the Foundation’s Conflict of Interest Policy
