Veterans Employment and Transition Support (VETS) Grant Program
Veterans Employment and Transition Support (VETS) Grant Applications are now OPEN
The Wisconsin Veterans Employment and Transition Support Grant is available to registered 501(c)(3) or 501(c)(6) nonprofit organizations that provide improved access to regional veterans' resource networks through established partnerships with community organizations to help transitioning servicemembers and their families access federal and state veterans' services and state community resources to improve employment outcomes, general transition services, and improve care transitions. The maximum grant amount per applicant is $20,000 per fiscal year.
For the nonprofit to be eligible to apply and receive the VETS Grant, the following requirements must first be met:
- Have a signed agreement between the U.S Department of Veterans Affairs (USDVA) and the VA Great Lakes Health Care System (VISN 12).
- Be listed on the USDVA Veterans Sponsor Partnership Network (VSPN).
A Wisconsin nonprofit organization interested in becoming eligible for this grant should thoroughly review the resources on the Veteran Sponsor Partnership Network - National Center for Healthcare Advancement and Partnerships website for specific guidance from the program managers responsible for the national program.
Questions about the grant application process should be directed to the WDVA Grants Unit via email at vetsbenefitsgrants@dva.wisconsin.gov.
Non-Profit Grant Program
The Non-Profit Grant period is now CLOSED
The application period will re-open in Fiscal Year 2023. Please sign up on our media distribution list to receive updates and announcements regarding this grant.
The WDVA Non-Profit Grant is awarded to registered 501(c)(3) non-profit organizations that provide financial assistance or other services to Wisconsin veterans and their families. The WDVA Non-Profit Grant provides up to $25,000 to each grantee, with a maximum of $250,000 awarded annually.
WDVA especially encourages organizations that assist underserved veteran populations and/or those that have a focus on assisting veterans in underserved geographic areas to apply.
Applications for the WDVA Non-Profit Grant must have been submitted by Friday, August 12, 2022, at 4:00 p.m.
The following criteria is evaluated as part of the grant application:
- Organizational Experience Providing Services to Veterans
- Understanding the Ability to Communicate the Needs of Veterans & their Dependents
- Stated Purpose and Objectives for the grant funds, method, and timetable to expend the funds
- Budget Clarity & Justification
- Evaluation Plan for the project
- Program Implementation Timeline
- Outreach and Referral Plan to Identify and assist veterans or their dependents with services
- Past Performance
- Experience serving underserved populations and underserved geographic areas
- Past working relationships with veteran service organizations
To qualify, non-profit organizations must be located in this state and registered and in good standing with the Wisconsin Department of Financial Institutions. See the Frequently Asked Questions for qualifications.
Questions about the grant application process should be directed to WDVA Grants Unit via email at vetsbenefitsgrants@dva.wisconsin.gov.
Entrepreneurship Grant Program
The Entrepreneurship Grant period is now CLOSED
The application period will re-open in Fiscal Year 2023. Please sign up on our media distribution list to receive updates and announcements regarding this grant.
The Wisconsin Entrepreneurship Grant is awarded to registered 501(c)(3) or 501(c)(6) non-profit organizations that provide entrepreneurship training or technical, business, or other assistance to the diverse group of veteran entrepreneurs in Wisconsin. The Entrepreneurship
Grant provides up to $100,000 to each recipient, with a maximum grant of
$300,000. WDVA especially encourages organizations that assist underserved
veteran populations or veterans in underserved geographic areas to apply. Non-profit organizations interested in applying for this grant opportunity must have submitted their completed applications by Friday, August 12, 2022, at 4:00 p.m.
The following criteria is evaluated as part of the grant application:
- Background and Organizational History
- Organizational Qualifications and Past Performance
- Experience Working with Veterans
- Need for Grant Funding
- Outreach and Referral Plan
- Program and Implementation Timeline
- Monitoring and Program Evaluation
- Program Goals and Objectives
- Past Working Relationships with Other Start-up Businesses and Entrepreneurship Programs
See the Frequently Asked Questions for qualifications. To qualify, non-profit organizations must be located in this state and registered and in good standing with the Wisconsin Department of Financial Institutions.
Questions about the grant application process should be directed to WDVA Grants Unit via email at vetsbenefitsgrants@dva.wisconsin.gov.