How New York’s $1.35 Million Grant Program Supports Veterans And Their Families

Capital Grants to expand services for organizations to serve veterans, service members, and military families were announced today (March 27, 2025) by New York State Governor Kathy Hochul.

At least $1.35 million is available through For the third round of the Veterans’ Nonprofit Capital Program, at least $1.35 million will be distributed by the New York State Department of Veterans’ Services and the Dormitory Authority of the State of New York.

According to the Governor's announcement, these grants will support efforts to expand and enhance quality services available to the state’s veterans, service members, and military families.

I am deeply grateful to New York’s courageous servicemen and women whose selfless sacrifice protects our country and all that we cherish. We owe them the same measure of devotion as they have shown to us, and this funding will help them access quality services for them and their families. - New York State Governor Kathy Hochul

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During the announcement, it was noted that $3.65 million in grants to 57 qualifying veterans’ organizations statewide was previously provided through the first two rounds of the program.

The Veterans Non-Profit Capitol Grant Program helps organizations to modernize their facilities, broaden their services, and enhance the lives of our veterans.

Governor Hochul's Office notes that to qualify for funding, at least 75 percent of the organization’s current members must be veterans or service members of the United States Military, with military family members comprising the majority of all remaining members.

For more information about the pre-qualification process, click HERE.