AZ. Hall of Fame Grant FY26

The Arizona Hall of Fame Grant for fiscal year 2026 is administered by the Arizona Department of Veterans’ Services (ADVS). This grant aims to support initiatives, programs, and events that directly benefit Arizona's veteran community, estimated at over 600,000 individuals. The funding initiative is designed to empower veterans’ services organizations, governmental entities, and other community groups that are focused on improving outcomes for veterans in the state. By facilitating access to this grant, ADVS seeks to foster collaboration, community engagement, and direct services to meet the evolving needs of Arizona’s veterans. The purpose of the Hall of Fame Grant is to fund projects that address critical areas affecting veterans. These include but are not limited to employment services, mental and physical health, legal support, homelessness, and support specifically tailored to women and minority veterans. The grant also considers applications focused on transportation challenges, rural and tribal community needs, and other social determinants of health. These objectives align with ADVS’s broader mission to increase awareness and access to benefits for veterans while enhancing their quality of life. Eligible applicants include a wide range of organizational types. These encompass local and state government entities, academic institutions, nonprofit organizations, Native American Tribes, school districts, private sector businesses, and consortia. For-profit entities may also apply. While a variety of organizations are eligible, the program places preference on applicants whose primary mission includes serving Arizona’s veterans and whose goals are compatible with those of ADVS, as determined by the Director or an authorized designee. Moreover, collaborative proposals that demonstrate partnerships among community organizations are strongly encouraged. Financially, the Hall of Fame Grant program offers a total funding pool of $75,000. The minimum award amount per recipient is $5,000, with a maximum award ceiling that also caps at $75,000. There is no matching funds requirement, which makes this funding opportunity more accessible to smaller organizations or first-time applicants. While the number of awards is not specified, applicants are expected to propose budgets aligned with the program’s purpose and scope. The grant application window opens on June 16, 2025, and closes on July 18, 2025. There is no indication of a rolling application process or recurring funding at this time, so organizations are advised to adhere closely to the published timeline. All application materials and inquiries must be directed to the Arizona Department of Veterans’ Services at 1688 W. Adams Street, Phoenix, AZ 85007. The designated contact is the VDF Grants Project Coordinator, who can be reached via email at grants@azdvs.gov. Applicants are encouraged to thoroughly review the Veterans Donation Fund Request for Grant Proposal packet before reaching out with questions. This ensures that potential applicants are well informed and that their submissions meet all specified criteria. Although specific application questions and evaluation metrics were not disclosed in the summary, the clear eligibility guidelines and thematic focus areas provide a robust foundation for program development and submission.