WDVA provides the following grants to registered non-profits in Wisconsin that provide training or assistance to veteran entrepreneurs, organizations that render assistance to veterans and families, and veterans asking for assistance in transitioning from active service to civilian life.
Veterans Mental Health Community-Based Organization Grant
The Veterans Mental Health Community-Based Organization Grant is open to registered 501(c)(3) nonprofit organizations that promote positive mental health through activities, programs, and services that enhance the emotional, psychological, and social well-being of Wisconsin veterans. Applicants, who did not receive a prior Veterans Mental Health Community-Based Organization Grant, can apply for up to $100,000 per this grant period. Applicants who received a prior grant may only request funding such that the requested amount does not exceed $100,000. This grant program will award a maximum total of up to $600,000 for all applicants this round. The controlling eligibility criteria for this grant is provided in the Veterans Mental Health Community-Based Organization Grant Application.
Application Window: OPEN
Applications will be accepted until 11:59 p.m. on May 14, 2025.
Access the online grant application submission portal here
Entrepreneurship Grant
The Wisconsin Entrepreneurship Grant is available to registered 501(c)(3) or 501(c)(6) nonprofit organizations that provide entrepreneurship training, or technical, business, or other assistance to veteran entrepreneurs to improve employment outcomes. Applicants can apply for up to $100,000 per grant period. The Entrepreneurship Grant program includes a maximum total of up to $300,000 awarded annually. Applications are online only.
Application Window: CLOSED
Nonprofit Grant
The Wisconsin Nonprofit Grant is available to registered 501(c)(3) nonprofit organizations that provide financial assistance or other services to veterans and their dependents. Applicants can apply for up to $25,000 per grant period. The Nonprofit Grant program has a maximum total of up to $250,000 awarded annually. Applications are online only.
Application Window: CLOSED