ODVA Veteran Services Grant Program
A competitive grant, funded by a share of Oregon Lottery proceeds, that pays organizations to run free programs for veterans in areas like housing, health care, employment, education, and transportation. The 2025-2027 cycle awarded about $972,653 total to 16 organizations, with individual awards ranging from about $10,500 to $145,000.
Who it is for
Oregon nonprofits (501(c)(3), 501(c)(19), or 501(c)(23) organizations with at least a year of operating history), tribal governments, local and regional governments, and other Oregon public agencies that provide direct services to veterans at no cost.
Focus: Homeless or at risk
Before you start
How you apply: Apply directly to the program.
How to apply
- Watch ODVA's grants page for the Request for Grant Proposals to open for the next biennium.
- Prepare the Proposal Narrative, Budget Worksheet, and Applicant Certification form.
- Submit before the posted deadline; contact ODVA's Grants Coordinator with questions.
Deadline: This is a biennial (every two years) grant tied to the state budget cycle. The 2025-2027 round closed October 13, 2025. Check ODVA's grants page for when the next application window opens. (Annual cycle)
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.