Best Grants for Veteran Nonprofit Organizations in Utah

Utah veteran-serving nonprofits and organizations supporting first responders can seek funding for wellness, rehabilitation, and recovery programs through the Bob Woodruff Foundation’s Gridiron Veterans Scholarship. Focus areas include mental health support, physical therapy, adaptive training, and holistic wellness to help veterans and first responders facing physical, emotional, or transitional challenges rebuild strength and resilience.

Focused on military and veterans services, the Sundt Foundation invites Utah 501(c)(3) nonprofits to request US $2,500 - US $25,000 for specific programs. Eligible organizations must operate in the local giving area, have at least one year of operations, a $100,000+ budget, and keep administrative expenses under 30%.

Utah military and veterans services nonprofits, as well as other eligible charities, can access funding for disadvantaged people, housing assistance, domestic violence protection, and animal welfare programs. Utah organizations can access funding through Sunstate Equipment Foundation, which supports local charities once per 12‑month cycle across the states where it does business.

Utah nonprofits supporting military service members and veterans can receive up to US $1,000 in matched donations through Regions Bank’s Matching Gifts Program for recent retirees. With a mission to strengthen community prosperity, Regions Bank provides eligible 501(c) or 170(c) organizations with matching funds when recent retirees contribute at least $25.

Utah military and veterans service nonprofits can receive additional support when Regions Bank matches donations from its full-time associates and recent retirees. Focused on service members and veterans, as well as related community needs, eligible 501(c) or 170(c) organizations within the Regions footprint may benefit when their supporters work for Regions.

Nonprofit 501(c)(3) organizations and schools in Utah working in military and veterans services, health, disability support, or K–12 education may be eligible for program funding. Grants from Albertsons Companies Foundation help Intermountain communities, including Utah, improve quality of life through health and human services, inclusion of people of all abilities, and youth academic success initiatives.

Children of deceased U.S. service members from the Global War on Terror pursuing higher education can receive funding for tuition and related college costs, with a focus on residents connected to Clark, Cowlitz, or Skamania County, WA. Community Foundation for Southwest Washington awards US $2,500 scholarships, prioritizing applicants with significant financial need; awards may be renewable.

Eligible students in Kane or Kendall County, Illinois who are U.S. Marines, Navy Corpsmen/Chaplains attached to an FMF unit, or their spouses, children, or grandchildren can receive scholarships for full-time study, typically around US $1,000. Focused on military and veterans services, the Community Foundation of the Fox River Valley supports higher education for this community.

Utah students connected to Kiwanis or military programs can access funding through the Marietta Kiwanis Foundation for accredited college or military academy education. This US $2,500 Raymond Steve Tumlin Scholarship emphasizes academic achievement and character, with eligibility for Kiwanis members, their immediate family, and those attending service academies, military colleges, or participating in ROTC.

Law enforcement officers serving in Utah whose actions support public safety may be eligible for this national recognition of exceptional service. With a mission to support military, veterans, and law enforcement communities, The NRA Foundation provides the Law Enforcement Officer of the Year Award, based on nominations from agency leaders, peers, community members, or interested citizens.

Utah veteran-serving and other anti-poverty nonprofits can apply for AmeriCorps VISTA concept paper support to build capacity for programs addressing economic opportunity, healthy futures, education, or veteran and military families. This national service program places VISTA members with eligible organizations to strengthen sustainable, community-empowerment solutions to poverty-related challenges.

Students connected to veterans who are pursuing higher education can apply for the Purple Heart Gary Gutelius Memorial Scholarship, which supports military- and veteran-related education across the U.S. Focused on military and veterans services, Community Foundation of Mahoning Valley invites applicants, including those in Utah, with priority for family members of combat-wounded veterans.

Veteran-serving and other nonprofit organizations in Utah that provide trade education, veterans resources, childhood literacy, or arts education can apply for Justamere Foundation’s non-traditional scholarship support. Grants from Justamere Foundation help Utah military and veterans services programs remove barriers to self-sufficiency through education, coaching, and community connections.

Focused on military and veterans services, education, and community development, Justamere Foundation invites Utah nonprofits to seek support for programs that remove barriers to self-sufficiency. Funding may assist trade education, veterans’ workforce resources, childhood literacy, or arts education initiatives that create practical, high-impact opportunities for people to achieve family-sustaining incomes.

Warrior Assist Foundation

Founded in 2020, Warrior Assist Foundation is dedicated to supporting those who serve or have served in the U.S. armed forces and their families.

Grants

Warrior Assist Foundation offers grants to 501(c)(3) organizations that dedicate at least 85% of their annual expenditures to provide assistance to active duty and reserve military personnel, their spouses and children, veterans, or spouses and children of veterans.

Grand Rapids Community Foundation

Connecting people, passion and resources

The Community Foundation is a nonprofit organization that connects people, passion and resources. With our partners, the Community Foundation uses the tools of philanthropy to find solutions to pressing issues. We provide grants to support the work of nonprofits, scholarships to local students and other forms of support to communities working to eliminate barriers to opportunity, prosperity and belonging.

Our Mission is to build and manage our community’s permanent endowment and lead the community to strengthen the lives of its people.

We envision a magnetic and interconnected West Michigan community.

Integrity, Excellence, Inclusion, Sustainability and Bold Aspirations

Give and Receive Openly, Build Trust with Each Other, Create Brave and Safe Space, Embrace Vulnerability, Accountability

Our North Star

For West Michigan to grow and prosper, we must make sure that everyone can apply their talents and creativity to fuel our future. It is only by connecting across perspectives and overcoming inequities that we can build and sustain an inclusive economy and thriving community.

Opportunities for students

Apply for scholarships to support your ambitions

Each year Grand Rapids Community Foundation supports hundreds of students on their college or career training journeys. We are excited to remove barriers to academic success so that students like you can pursue what you're passionate about.

Scholarship Fund Details

Support for West Michigan Students

Attending college or trade school increases opportunity and opens doors to careers. Donor partners who establish a scholarship fund give students a boost on their path to higher education. Students who complete the general scholarship application are considered for these scholarships.

Open to full time undergraduate students who are residents of Kent County, and are a child of a veteran of first responder who was killed or disabled while on duty.

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.

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

Active-duty military orthopaedic surgeons in Utah and across the U.S. can access a traveling fellowship through the Orthopaedic Trauma Association to enhance trauma surgery skills. This biennial observership offers early-career surgeons one-week mentorship and education experiences at up to three high-volume civilian trauma centers, supporting professional development and military-civilian collaboration in orthopaedic trauma care.

Veterans with a service-connected condition causing infertility can receive fertility treatment support through the VIVA Program, including those in Utah. With a mission to aid wounded service members and veterans, Bob Woodruff Foundation provides financial assistance for care at Society for Assisted Reproductive Technology (SART) clinics and connects applicants with additional reproductive health resources.

Eligible U.S. active-duty service members and veterans facing breast cancer can apply for National Breast Cancer Foundation’s Military Patient Relief Fund; awards US $1,000 for urgent living and treatment-related expenses. Utah military and veteran communities dealing with transportation, childcare, housing, food insecurity, or medical costs may benefit from this support.

Veterans pursuing post-secondary education can receive scholarship support for tuition and related costs; awards are US $1,000 for first-semester attendance. Community Foundation for the Fox Valley Region offers this non-renewable Guyon Scholarship for Veterans, which may benefit Utah-focused veteran organizations assisting clients with college or technical school access.

Focused on education, The Community Foundation for the Greater Capital Region invites Utah students with parents serving at specified U.S. military installations to apply for the Capital Region Chamber Unified Military Affairs Council Scholarship. Eligible students must be entering a technical or trade school, or a two- or four-year college or university in the fall semester.

The U.S. Air Force Academy Association & Foundation honors exceptional graduates with the Distinguished Graduate Award, recognizing their significant contributions to the nation and communities over the past 40 years. This prestigious award celebrates those who exemplify the core values of integrity, service, and excellence, serving as an inspiration for current cadets and graduates. Nomination is exclusive to U.S. Air Force Academy alumni, reinforcing the legacy of the Long Blue Line.

The U.S. Air Force Academy Association & Foundation's Leadership Achievement Award recognizes alumni who have exemplified exceptional leadership, integrity, and character in their professional endeavors. This prestigious honor is awarded to graduates who have achieved notable accomplishments 16 to 39 years post-graduation, thereby enriching the legacy of the Long Blue Line. Nominations must be submitted by fellow graduates and reapplication is necessary for previous nominees.