Best Grants for Veteran Nonprofit Organizations in Montana

Montana nonprofits running AmeriCorps programs that address community needs such as education, health, environment, economic opportunity, disaster services, or support for veterans and military families can apply for competitive AmeriCorps State funding. The Montana Governor’s Office of Community Service screens and ranks proposals for national competition, prioritizing rural, Tribal, underserved, and high-poverty communities.

Nonprofit organizations in Montana operating AmeriCorps State programs can apply for Montana Governor’s Office of Community Service’s Formula Program Grants to implement or continue service projects. Funding supports AmeriCorps members addressing education, disaster services, health, environmental stewardship, economic opportunity, and services for veterans and military families, with emphasis on rural, Tribal, and underserved communities.

Montana nonprofit organizations working in military and veterans services, education, conservation, families, faith, health, or disability care can seek matching support for their projects. Focused on faith-based, family-centered impact, Amicus Foundation invites charities to post projects on the gobeyondmeasure.org platform, where the foundation will match all funds raised dollar for dollar.

Veteran spouses and surviving spouses pursuing a degree at Montana State University in Montana can receive scholarship support for higher education costs. Montana State University supports military and veterans services by prioritizing spouses of U.S. Armed Forces veterans, with preference for those whose partners served in recent conflicts such as Iraq or Afghanistan.

Nonprofit or community organizations supporting veterans and first responders’ wellness and recovery, including in Montana, can apply for the Gridiron Veterans Scholarship to fund mental health, rehabilitation, and holistic wellness programs. With a mission to strengthen the military-veteran community, Bob Woodruff Foundation backs services like counseling, physical therapy, adaptive training, and strength and conditioning to improve quality of life.

501(c)(3) nonprofits and schools in Montana and the broader Intermountain region can apply for Albertsons Companies Foundation grants to support health and human services, disability inclusion, and K–12 youth education programs. Veteran-serving organizations may be eligible if they operate in Albertsons communities and align with these priority areas.

Students pursuing higher education with military involvement, including those in ROTC, service academies, or military colleges, can apply for the Raymond Steve Tumlin Scholarship, awarding US $2,500. Priority is given to current or former Cobb or Marietta students, which may include dependents of Montana veterans now residing or studying in Georgia.

Montana law enforcement officers, including military police and other eligible sworn personnel whose qualifying actions occurred in the state, can be nominated for recognition through the NRA Law Enforcement Officer of the Year Award. Montana military and veterans-focused organizations may help identify and nominate deserving officers for this national honor from the NRA Foundation.

Veteran-serving and other anti-poverty nonprofits in Montana can seek AmeriCorps VISTA support to build capacity for programs addressing veterans, education, economic opportunity, or healthy futures. With a mission to strengthen communities through service, Volunteer Mississippi connects organizations to AmeriCorps VISTA resources for sustainable, community-empowering, poverty-focused initiatives.

Family members of U.S. veterans and students enrolled as ROTC sophomores or higher can receive scholarship support for higher education through the Purple Heart Gary Gutelius Memorial Scholarship, including applicants from Montana. With a mission to strengthen strategic philanthropy, Community Foundation of Mahoning Valley prioritizes families of combat-wounded veterans and supports military- and veteran-connected students pursuing college or university degrees.

Veteran-serving nonprofits and community organizations in Montana can seek funding to support veterans’ transition to the civilian workforce and related educational needs. Justamere Foundation backs programs that remove barriers to self-sufficiency through veterans resources, trade education, childhood literacy, and arts education, working with partners to develop or expand non-traditional scholarship and support initiatives.

Nonprofit organizations and community partners in Montana working on veterans services, trade education, childhood literacy, or arts education can apply for Justamere Foundation’s “Grants That Make a Real Impact.” Funding supports practical, high-impact needs—like tools, equipment, or resources—that remove barriers to self-sufficiency and open pathways to better jobs and educational opportunities.

Montana 501(c)(3) nonprofits providing direct assistance to active duty or reserve military personnel, veterans, and their families can seek grants of US $2,500 - US $7,500. Grants from Warrior Assist Foundation help U.S. organizations with strong leadership, sound finances, and clear, measurable impact deepen their engagement with the military and veteran community.

Montana veteran-serving nonprofits supporting dependents of fallen or disabled service members may guide eligible students toward this higher-education scholarship. Montana students connected to West Michigan and meeting residency and need criteria can receive US $2,000 - US $5,000 for college or trade school costs through the Folds Grand Rapids Scholarship from Grand Rapids Community Foundation.

The Armando "Frank" Quaglia Veteran's Scholarship, offered by the Grand Rapids Community Foundation, supports full-time graduate or upper-level undergraduate students from Kent or Ionia County pursuing healthcare or engineering degrees. With a minimum 3.0 GPA, preference is given to veterans and their families. This scholarship aims to eliminate barriers to education, fostering academic success and connecting students to opportunities in West Michigan's inclusive community.

South Dakota Community Foundation

As a statewide community foundation, we work with donors, nonprofits and community leaders to strengthen philanthropy in South Dakota every day.

Scholarships

At South Dakota Community Foundation (SDCF), we proudly manage more than 350 scholarship funds in partnership with generous donors who are committed to supporting students. These scholarships offer countless opportunities to help ease the financial burden of continuing their education.

Major General Duane L. 'Duke' Corning Scholarship

To provide financial support to scholarships established by the National Guard Association of South Dakota and the South Dakota National Guard Enlisted Association.

The funding for this scholarship endowment is made possible by donations from the South Dakota National Guard Officer and Enlisted Associations, honoring the memory of Major General Duane L. “Duke” Corning. It reflects his love and dedication to these associations, as well as his loyalty, dedication, and service to his state, nation, and fellow individuals.

The Colonel David Marcus Memorial Scholarship Award supports students from Burlington, Camden, or Gloucester Counties pursuing post-high school education, particularly in military programs. Established by the Jewish Community Foundation, this scholarship prioritizes candidates who embody Col. Marcus's ideals. Eligible applicants must be high school seniors and may apply for multiple awards. The fund has a strong community leadership background, managing over $35 million in assets to support educational initiatives.

The Furer-Barag-Wolf Post 126 Jewish War Veterans Scholarship Award supports children or grandchildren of JWV Post 126 members, providing merit-based assistance for college or vocational education. Eligible applicants must reside in specific counties in New Jersey or be related to a JWV member. The scholarship covers tuition, books, and living expenses and is open for reapplication annually. This initiative by the Jewish Community Foundation fosters educational opportunities for deserving students.

South Dakota Community Foundation

As a statewide community foundation, we work with donors, nonprofits and community leaders to strengthen philanthropy in South Dakota every day.

Scholarships

At South Dakota Community Foundation (SDCF), we proudly manage more than 350 scholarship funds in partnership with generous donors who are committed to supporting students. These scholarships offer countless opportunities to help ease the financial burden of continuing their education.

South Dakota American Legion Scholarship

To provide financial support to South Dakota high school graduates that are children or grandchildren of United States veterans.

This scholarship is funded through voluntary contributions from legion posts, private individuals, and businesses. It is designated to provide educational opportunities beyond high school to eligible veterans, their children, and their grandchildren.

31Heroes

On August 6, 2011, a tragedy shook the military community and Americans everywhere. In a single instance, America lost 30 military service members, many of whom were members of the Navy SEAL community—and one military K9– when a CH-47 Chinook helicopter, call sign Extortion 17, was downed in Afghanistan.

Established to honor the 31 Americans killed in action on August 6, 2011, 31Heroes serves to impact the lives of our nation’s heroes and their families, while remembering the fallen, through athletic endeavors and competitive fundraising events.

Our Mission: The mission of 31Heroes is to raise money and awareness through social and athletic events to support the families of Extortion 17 and honor their legacy by funding treatment for Veterans suffering from mental health issues.

Our Focus

Our goal is to create opportunities for the families of Extortion 17 to create healthier lifestyles and to provide financial relief in times of need. We consider it our responsibility to make a positive impact in the lives of each family. Whether through grants we provide, or through partnering with other non-profit organizations that offer programs or services that we do not, we are devoted to the families and creating a legacy the men of Extortion 17 would be proud of.

Guidelines

• Individual limits will not exceed $3750 annually
• Family Grants range from $750 to the maximum range of $1500
• Family members must submit an online application for consideration
• Applications may be submitted at any time during this funding cycle
• Priority and funding will be based on the Primary Next of Kin list

Lifestyle Grants

Lifestyle Grants are aimed at improving health and lifestyle via physical fitness, nutrition, holistic treatment, etc. Limit for this grant is $1500

Eligible students connected to U.S. Marines or Navy FMF personnel pursuing full-time post-secondary education can receive scholarships of US $1,000 from the Fox Valley Marines Detachment 1233 Scholarship Endowment Fund. Though administered by Community Foundation of the Fox River Valley in Illinois, Montana veterans and their families attending accredited U.S. institutions may benefit if they meet residency and service-related criteria.

Montana veterans’ service nonprofits supporting higher education for military families may be eligible to help students access the Pacific Northwest Gold Star Scholarship. Clark, Cowlitz, or Skamania County–connected children of deceased Global War on Terror service members can receive US $2,500 awards, administered by the Community Foundation for Southwest Washington, with preference for significant financial need.

Early-career active-duty military orthopaedic surgeons qualified to practice in the U.S. and serving in Montana or elsewhere can access this traveling fellowship to deepen trauma surgery expertise. Orthopaedic Trauma Association’s Teague-Gaudin OTA/SOMOS Fellowship offers one-week observerships at up to three high-volume trauma centers, emphasizing education, mentorship, and military-civilian collaboration in orthopaedic trauma care.

Wounded veterans facing service-connected infertility can apply for Bob Woodruff Foundation’s VIVA fertility grants to help pay for treatment at Society for Assisted Reproductive Technology (SART) clinics. Montana veteran-serving nonprofits may be able to support eligible clients by connecting them with this program and its financial and resource assistance.

Individual active-duty service members and veterans in Montana undergoing breast cancer treatment can receive one-time financial assistance for transportation, childcare, housing, food, or medical costs. National Breast Cancer Foundation’s Military Patient Relief Fund offers up to US $1,000 and may benefit those connected with military and veterans services organizations facing current financial hardship.

The Guyon Scholarship for Veterans, established by Ann Guyon in memory of her husband Bill, supports U.S. military veterans from specific Wisconsin counties. It offers a non-renewable $1,000 scholarship for college costs during the first semester. Eligibility includes being a veteran and planning to attend an accredited institution. Financial need is considered, ensuring that the scholarship benefits those who require support for their educational pursuits.

The Capital Region Chamber Unified Military Affairs Council Scholarship is designed for students whose parents serve at specific military installations in the Greater Capital Region. This scholarship aims to support high school and college students as they pursue their educational goals at technical schools or colleges. Established by The Community Foundation for the Greater Capital Region, it reflects a commitment to empowering local students and enhancing the community by investing in the next generation's education.