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Grants

Please Note

Application Period: December 1st and March 1st.

Submit Applications to: grant.submission@dmva.state.co.us

It is HIGHLY recommended that you attend a webinar training to familiarize yourself with the application process. Please make sure you use the correct application materials for the grant program to which you are applying.

Applications submitted elsewhere or outside of the application period will not be accepted. 

https://vets.colorado.gov/sites/vets/files/documents/FY2026%20VAG%20App…

Veterans Assistance Grant (VAG)

This grant is open to nonprofit organizations with a 501 (c) status other than 19 or 23 and governmental entities. Original signed copies of applications are accepted between December 1st and March 1st. Late applications not accepted.

FY2025 Veterans Assistance Grantee List

FY2025 Veterans Assistance Grant Grantee Handbook

Veterans Assistance Grant Pre-Award Assessment

FY2026 Veterans Assistance Grant Instruction and Application Form

Veterans Trust Fund (VTF)

This grant is open only to organizations that are Nationally Recognized Veterans Service Organizations with a 501(c) 19 or 23 status. Original signed copies of applications are accepted between December 1st and March 1st. Late applications not accepted.

FY2025 Veterans Trust Fund Grantee List

FY2025 Veteran Trust Fund Grant Grantee Handbook

Veterans Trust Fund Pre-Award Assessment

FY2026 Veteran Trust Fund Grant Application Instructions

FY2026 Veteran Trust Fund Grant Application Form

FY2026 Veterans Community Living Centers (VCLC) Grant Information

This grant is open only to Colorado Veteran Community Living Centers. Original signed copies of applications are accepted between December 1st and March 1st. Late applications not accepted.

FY2026 VCLC Application Instructions

FY2026 VCLC Application Form

FY2024 Annual Reports

FY2025 Veterans Trust Fund Annual Report

FY2025 Veterans Assistance Grant Annual Report

FY2026 Veterans Assistance Grant (VAG) and Veterans Trust Fund (VTF) Grant Application Training 

Please attend at least one session to review important updates and gain a full understanding of the grant application process.

There is no charge to attend a webinar training. No registration is required. 

You may apply for a Veterans Assistance Grant (VAG) if you are a 501(c) nonprofit organization or a governmental entity. Typically, organizations with a 501(c) 3 or 4 or a city or county government that serves veterans are eligible. You are not eligible to apply for both a VTF and VAG grant.

You may apply for a Veterans Trust Fund (VTF) grant if you are a Nationally Recognized Veterans Service Organization, typically, a 501(c) 19 or 23. Generally, organizations eligible are entities such as American Legion, VFW, DAV, etc. You are not eligible to apply for both a VTF and VAG grant.

Upcoming Training Dates and Times

  • December 18 – 9:00 AM to 11:00 AM
  • January 9 – 11:30 AM to 1:30 PM
  • January 16 – 11:30 AM to 1:30 PM
  • January 29 – 9:00 AM to 11:00 AM
  • February 5 – 9:00 AM to 11:00 AM
  • February 13 – 1:00 PM to 3:00 PM
  • February 20 – 11:00 AM to 1:00 PM

Join the Webinar

If you have additional questions, please contact Lisa Stamm at Lisa.Stamm@dmva.state.co.us. No registration is required to attend a webinar. 

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