Now Accepting Grant Applications from Nonprofits that Help Veterans
The Wisconsin Department of Veterans Affairs (WDVA) is accepting applications for grants up to $25,000 from registered 501(c)(3) non-profit organizations that provide financial assistance or other services to Wisconsin veterans and their families. Non-profits interested in applying for this onetime grant opportunity must submit their completed applications by October 31, 2016.
The Nonprofit Grant program was passed by the legislature and signed into law by Governor Walker on April 6, 2014 and includes a maximum total of $250,000 during the period of July 1, 2016 – June 30, 2017.
The following criteria will be evaluated as part of the grant application:
• Background and organizational history
• Organizational qualifications and past performances
• Experience working with veterans and their families
• Need for grant funding
• Outreach and screening plan
• Program implementation timeline
• Monitoring and program evaluation
• Program goals and objectives
• Past working relationships with Veterans Service Organizations
• Integration of outreach and employment services
Application materials for this grant are available online at www.WisVets.com.
Applications
& questions about the grant application process, contact:
Chad
McCafferty
Wisconsin
Department of Veterans Affairs
201
W. Washington Avenue
P.O.
Box 7843
Madison,
WI 53707
(800)
WIS-VETS
About the Wisconsin Department
of Veterans Affairs
The Wisconsin
Department of Veterans Affairs works on behalf of Wisconsin's veterans
community — veterans, their families and their survivors — in recognition of
their service and sacrifice to our state and nation. For more information,visit www.WisVets.com.
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