The Stand-To Veteran Leadership Program is dedicated at accomplished leaders from diverse sectors across the country who are motivated to increase their impact in supporting Nation’s veterans.
Donor Name: George W. Bush Presidential Center
State: All States
County: All Counties
Type of Grant: Grant
Deadline: 01/07/2026
Size of the Grant: Not Available
Grant Duration: Grant Duration Not Mentioned
Details:
The Stand-To Veteran Leadership Program targets accomplished leaders (active duty military service members, veterans, military spouses, and civilians) from a wide range of sectors who are working to improve outcomes for veterans and military families through professional and/or community engagement. Candidates are likely to hold a variety of roles including board member or leader of a veteran-serving nonprofit, a funder or corporate leader engaged in veteran-specific initiatives, as well as those serving in all levels of government.
Throughout the Stand-To Veteran Leadership Program, participants will hear from a variety of nationally known and distinguished professionals, educators, and experts on topics related to veteran and military family transition.
George W. Bush Presidential Center looking for leaders who
- Demonstrate leadership in their careers and/or communities and are ready to take that leadership to the next level
- Have made an impact in the military-connected community, their place of employment, or society at large
- Possess a strong commitment to serving veterans and their families
- Are enthusiastic about new endeavors and the veteran ecosystem
- Have high potential to create a substantial impact
- Demonstrate an ability to self-assess with humility and understand their strengths and weaknesses as a leader
- Have a moderate-to-high-level of expertise in one or more issues relevant to supporting the military-connected community
- Effectively work with others to achieve real results
- Will actively participate in the Stand-To Veteran Leadership Program network to exponentially increase its combined impact
The program has the following elements:
- Diverse Network of Peers
- Access to Resources
- Personal Leadership Projects
- Leadership Curriculum
- Inspiration and Exposure
Criteria
Ideal candidates will have 5+ years of professional experience. While there is no maximum age, participants are expected to be at a point in their careers where their participation in the Stand-To Veteran Leadership Program will be able to be put into practice for many years to come.
For more information, visit George W. Bush Presidential Center.
