The Dutchess County Division of Veterans Services is now accepting applications for its Veterans Microgrant Program, a competitive grant program that offers one-time grants to local nonprofit organizations or municipalities to enhance activities and programming that address veterans’ needs and recognize the service of local veterans.
Donor Name: Dutchess County Division of Veterans Services
State: New York
County: Dutchess County (NY)
Type of Grant: Grant
Deadline: All Time
Size of the Grant: $10,000 to $100,000
Grant Duration: 1 Year
Details:
Funding Information
Grant awards of up to $15,000 per organization or municipality can be used for purchases or needs, including equipment, resources or other one-time expenses to help enhance program offerings, as well as make the program more accessible for veterans. Dutchess County’s 2024 Budget includes $100,000 for the Veterans Microgrant Program.
Grant Period
The grant term will be for one year from the award date.
Uses of funds
Examples of possible funding awards include:

Enhancement, expansion of a program or service currently offered to veterans;
New programming for veterans provided by an agency that already provides services to veterans;
Purchase plaques, banners or monuments to honor veterans;
Expenses associated with an event (picnic, holiday party) to honor veterans; and
General capital infrastructure to facilities, including physical structures (roof, windows, doors, etc.), HVAC, plumbing, electrical, security, furniture, fixtures and equipment; the structure’s primary purpose must be for veterans’ services.

Eligibility Criteria 
Any non-profit organization with an IRS 501(c)(19)/501(c)(3) designation or municipality that currently offers specific programs to and for the benefit of veterans of the United States Armed Forces in Dutchess County. Priority will be given to entities that do not already contract with Dutchess County to provide services to veterans. 
For more information, visit Dutchess County Division of Veterans Services.