The Veterans Mental Health Community-Based Organization Grant is available to registered 501(c)(3) nonprofit organizations that promote positive mental health through activities, programs, and services that enhance the emotional, psychological, and social well-being of Wisconsin veterans.
Donor Name: Wisconsin Department of Veterans Affairs
State: Wisconsin
County: All Counties
Type of Grant: Grant
Deadline: 05/31/2023
Size of the Grant: up to $50,000
Details:
For purposes of who the nonprofit organization awarded a grant may provide services to any service member who satisfies either of the following conditions:
- Is serving in the national guard of any state or a reserve component of the U.S. armed forces.
- Served on active duty in the U S armed forces, forces incorporated as part of the U.S. armed forces, a reserve component of the U.S. armed forces, or the national guard of any state and was discharged under conditions other than dishonorable.
All veterans served by this grant must be a current resident of Wisconsin.
Funding Information
Applicants can apply for up to $50,000 per grant period. This grant program will award a maximum total of up to $650,000 for all applicants this round.
Eligibility Criteria
To be eligible, a nonprofit organization must meet all the following:
- Promote mental health initiatives for veterans. This means that the nonprofit organization awarded a grant will perform services to promote positive mental health and wellness programs through activities, programs, and services that enhance emotional, psychological, and social well-being of Wisconsin veterans.
- Be current on all federal and state tax obligations.
- Be a financially viable nonprofit organization. A nonprofit organization is financially viable if it can meet its financial obligations as they become due for the duration of the grant period.
- Is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization. If the latter, be registered and in current good standing with the Wisconsin Department of Financial Institutions (WDFI).
DVA requires applicants to provide the following documentation as part of its application for a Veterans Mental Health Community-Based Organization Grant:
- Cover letter that includes a synopsis of the grant proposal and amount of grant funds requested.
- IRS determination letter certifying the nonprofit organization applying for the grant is tax exempt under section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code.
- A WDFI Certificate of Status that certifies the applicant is registered as a nonprofit organization and in good standing with WDFI. DVA will not be responsible for ensuring this information is accurate and up to date. It is the responsibility of the applicant to provide the document showing they meet this requirement.
- W-9 form that has been completed within the last 12 months.
- Income statement, balance sheet, and statement of cash flows for the nonprofit applying for the grant for the most recent fiscal year.
- Provide a detailed budget for the proposed project.
- Most recent Annual Report or literature summarizing the organization’s programs.
- An application that is complete and signed by an individual authorized to sign on behalf of the nonprofit organization.
For more information, visit WDVA.
