The Veterans Nonprofit Improvement Grant (VNIG) provides critical funding to eligible nonprofit veterans’ organizations to support capital improvement projects that enhance service delivery, improve safety and extend the useful life of facilities dedicated to those who have served.
Donor Name: Department of Military and Veterans Affairs
State: Michigan
County: All Counties
Type of Grant: Grant
Deadline: 04/30/2026
Size of the Grant: Not Available
Grant Duration: Grant Duration Not Mentioned
Details:
The Michigan Veterans Nonprofit Improvement Grant supports 501(c)(19) tax-exempt veterans’ organizations that own the facilities for which funding is requested. The program focuses exclusively on large-scale, one-time capital improvement projects, including construction, renovation or infrastructure upgrades that add value and longevity to a property.
Funding Information
Grant awards will be issued in amounts not to exceed $300,000.
Uses of Funds
Grant funds must be used exclusively for capital improvement projects and may not be used for routine maintenance or operational expenses. Eligible projects include, but are not limited to:
- Structural repairs (foundations, roofing, siding)
- Electrical, plumbing and HVAC system upgrades
- Fire suppression and safety systems
- Accessibility improvements
- Parking lots, sidewalks and exterior infrastructure
- Security systems and building expansions
Eligibility Criteria
Applicants must demonstrate clear and compelling need, supported by documentation, in the following areas:
- Infrastructure Deterioration
- Organizations must provide evidence of significant facility deterioration. Acceptable documentation includes:
- Facility condition assessments
- Safety inspection reports
- Code violations
- Deferred maintenance records
- Organizations must provide evidence of significant facility deterioration. Acceptable documentation includes:
- Liability Exposure
- Applicants must document increased risk associated with facility conditions, including:
- Evidence of disrepair
- Documented legal claims
- Insurance notices
- Incident reports
- Other proof of potential harm to staff, residents or visitors
- Applicants must document increased risk associated with facility conditions, including:
- Veteran Service Population
- Priority will be given to organizations serving larger veteran populations. Applicants must submit verifiable documentation such as:
- Program enrollment records
- Service logs
- Other records demonstrating ongoing veteran engagement.
- Priority will be given to organizations serving larger veteran populations. Applicants must submit verifiable documentation such as:
For more information, visit DMVA.
