Grant Application Process

The Veterans Program uses a two-stage application process to review funding requests. All eligible organizations that meet the funding guidelines above are welcome to submit an initial application through our online system. After careful review, a subset of applicants is invited to complete a full proposal.

Review the information below to determine the level of funding for which you would like to apply.

Grants for $50,000 and under

Applications for grants $50,000 and under are reviewed during one of three cycles throughout the year, based on when the initial application is submitted. First-time applicants are strongly encouraged to apply at this level, as grants over this amount are typically reserved for organizations that have received prior funding.

Spring Cycle

Midnight on March 13, 2020	Deadline for initial applications for grants $50,000 and under
April 17, 2020	Applicants notified—via email—as to whether they are being invited to complete a full proposal
May 8, 2020	Deadline for full proposals (invited applicants only)
Late June 2020	Applicants notified of final grant decisions

Summer/Fall Cycle

Midnight on July 17, 2020	Deadline for initial applications for grants $50,000 and under
August 21, 2020	Applicants notified—via email—as to whether they are being invited to complete a full proposal
September 11, 2020	Deadline for full proposals (invited applicants only)
Late October 2020	Applicants notified of final grant decisions

Winter Cycle

Midnight on October 16, 2020	Deadline for initial applications for grants $50,000 and under
November 6, 2020	Applicants notified—via email—as to whether they are being invited to complete a full proposal
November 25, 2020	Deadline for full proposals (invited applicants only)
Mid-February 2021	Applicants notified of final grant decisions

 

Start a New Application for $50K or Under
If you have logged on to our system before, you may use your existing login and password. If this is your first time using the system, click the 'New Applicant' button.

Access an In-Progress Application for $50K or Under
Enter the log-in credentials you used to create/access your application.
The email address/username you used to create your application was emailed to you upon saving it to our system.
If you know your username but not your password, click on the ‘Forgot Password’ button.

Grants for over $50,000

Applications for grants over $50,000 are accepted and reviewed on an annual basis. Note that first-time applicants to the Veterans Program are strongly encouraged to apply at the $50,000 and under level, as grants over this amount are typically reserved for organizations that have received prior funding.

March 20, 2020	Application process for grants over $50,000 opens
Midnight on April 15, 2020	Deadline for initial applications for grants over $50,000
May 22, 2020	Applicants notified—via email—as to whether they are being invited to complete a full proposal
June 26, 2020	Deadline for full proposals (invited applicants only)
Mid-September	Applicants notified of final grant decisions

 

Start a New Application for over $50K
If you have logged on to our system before, you may use your existing login and password. If this is your first time using the system, click the 'New Applicant' button.

Access an In-Progress Application for over $50K
Enter the log-in credentials you used to create/access your application.
The email address/username you used to create your application was emailed to you upon saving it to our system.
If you know your username but not your password, click on the ‘Forgot Password’ button.

If you are encountering technical difficulties with an in-progress application or have questions about the application process, please email or call Ava Schneider at 312-445-5031.