Please Note
All grant applications must be sent to the following address: grant.submission@dmva.state.co.us Applications sent to other addresses cannot be accepted.
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.
Veterans Assistance Grant
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 ACCEPTED 01 DECEMBER THROUGH 01 MARCH. Late applications are not accepted.
FY2023-2024 Veteran Assistance Grant Listing
2024-2025 VAG Application Packet
2024-2025 VAG Application Packet (Fillable)
Veterans Assistance Grant Pre-Award Assessment
Veterans Trust Fund
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 ACCEPTED 01 DECEMBER THROUGH 01 MARCH. Late applications not accepted.
FY2023-2024 Veteran Trust Fund Grant Listing
Veterans Trust Fund Pre-Award Assessment
2024-2025 VTF Application Instructions
2024-2025 VTF Grant Application
Veterans Community Living Centers
This grant is open only to Colorado Veteran Community Living Centers. ORIGINAL SIGNED COPIES OF APPLICATIONS ACCEPTED 01 DECEMBER THROUGH 01 MARCH. Late applications not accepted.
2023-2024 VCLC VETERANS TRUST FUND GRANT APPLICATION
FY 2024-2025 Veteran Assistance Grant and Veteran Trust Fund Grant Application Training Dates
For additional information and training on the application process, you are encouraged to attend one of the scheduled webinars. There is no charge to attend a webinar training.
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.
2023 VAG application webinar slides
2023 VTF application webinar slides
VAG and VTF application trainings will be combined this year.
Training Time:
All trainings are from 1:00 PM-3:00 PM.
Training Dates
November 30December 7December 14January 4January 11January 18January 25February 1February 7 -*(Please note this session starts at 9:00 AM)February 15 *(Please note this session starts at 3:00 PM)February 22
You do not need to register.
If you have additional questions, please contact Lisa Stamm at Lisa.Stamm@dmva.state.co.us.
Grantee Resources
Veterans Assistance Grant Grantee Guidelines
Veterans Trust Fund Grantee Handbook
Veteran Population Resources
https://www.va.gov/vetdata/Veteran_Population.asp
https://www.census.gov/quickfacts/