Veterans Trust Fund (VTF)
State grant money that goes to nationally recognized veterans service organizations in Colorado, which then use it to help veterans directly with things like housing, transportation, and other basic needs. Search-engine corroboration of the state's 2025 annual report puts the total awarded for fiscal year 2025 at about $890,000, with most of that money paying out to grantees.
Who it is for
Nonprofit veterans service organizations in Colorado that are nationally recognized by Congress and hold 501(c)(19) or 501(c)(23) status (nationally recognized 501(c)(4) veterans organizations can also qualify). This is not a grant an individual veteran applies for directly; it funds organizations that then serve veterans.
Before you start
How you apply: Apply directly to the program.
How to apply
- Confirm your organization is a nationally recognized veterans service organization with 501(c)(19), 501(c)(23), or qualifying 501(c)(4) status
- Watch for the annual online grant portal opening (recently mid-January) and read the current year's VTF Grantee Handbook on the grants page
- Submit the online application before the posted deadline (recently late March); late applications are not accepted
Deadline: The application window opens in January and closes in late March each year (for example, January 20 to March 24 for the fiscal year 2027 cycle). Check the grants page each year for exact dates. (Annual cycle)
Amount: About $890,000 awarded statewide in FY2025 grants (total available varies by year)
Verified as of 2026-07-05. Resources are checked periodically against their official source. Details, amounts, and deadlines change. Confirm the current information on the official page before you rely on it.