ODVA Now Accepting Proposals For Veteran Services Grant Program - 09/08/25

The Oregon Department of Veterans’ Affairs is now accepting proposals for a new round of Veteran Services Grant funding aimed at expanding outreach and services available to veterans throughout Oregon’s rural, urban and Tribal communities.
 

The 2025 Legislature approved $972,653 to fund organizations that provide direct services at no cost to veterans. The Veteran Services Grant Program awards grants up to $250,000 to organizations through a competitive grant process.

The purpose of the Veteran Services Grant Program is to fund eligible proposals that help improve outcomes in areas such as health or behavioral health care, housing security and houselessness, employment opportunities or stability, education and training opportunities, transportation accessibility and availability, or other critical services within a community, region, or statewide basis.

Organizations eligible to apply for this grant include Tribal, regional or local governments, Oregon quasi-public agencies, Oregon intergovernmental entities formed under Oregon Revised Statute 190, and private nonprofit organizations designated as a federal 501(c)(3), 501 (c)(19) or 501(c)(23) tax exempt organizations with at least a one-year operational history.
 

“Partnering with diverse organizations throughout Oregon is crucial to ensure that every veteran in our state has access to the full range of earned benefits, services and resources they need in their own homes and communities,” said ODVA Director Dr. Nakeia Council Daniels. “This grant is an invitation to collaborate on community-led projects that improve veterans’ lives, promoting their health and wellbeing, secure housing, stable employment, educational opportunities, accessible transportation, and other critical services.”

The Oregon Department of Veterans’ Affairs will host a webinar at 10 a.m. on September 11, 2025, to provide additional information about the application process. Submit an Intent to Apply to register for the webinar and to receive additional information and any updates about the Veteran Service Grant during this open proposal opportunity.

The 2025 Veteran Services Grant application window closes at 11:59 p.m. October 13, 2025.

For more information about this grant or to apply, visit Oregon Department of Veterans' Affairs : Veteran Services Grant : Grants : State of Oregon or contact ODVA Grants Coordinator Brenna Bandstra at brenna.bandstra@odva.oregon.gov or 971-388-8204.

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Established in 1945, the Oregon Department of Veterans’ Affairs is dedicated to serving Oregon’s diverse veteran community that spans five eras of service members. ODVA administers programs and provides special advocacy and assistance in accessing earned veteran benefits across the state. Learn about veteran benefits and services, or locate a local county or Tribal veteran services office online at oregon.gov/odva.