National Military Family Month to Honor ALL Members of Military Families

November is all about recognizing the contributions and sacrifices made by military families. Honoring members of the military for service to their country is a common tradition among most nations of the world. However, what about the families who have members in the military? Those who faithfully keep the home fires burning, worrying about the fate of their military loved one? Their sacrifices should also be acknowledged. Fortunately, November is designated as National Military Family Month. GrantWatch takes special pride in shining a light on the importance of supporting members of the military and their loved ones. Our contribution is a specific search category in our directory for Veterans and Military.

National Military Month Celebrates Family Strength

National Military Family Month is a month-long campaign dating back to 1996. “It highlights the vital role of military families within the armed forces community … celebrates their strength, resilience, and unwavering support for their loved ones … especially during deployments and service-related obligations … It has since gained national recognition and has become an important occasion for honoring and supporting military families.” (Awareness Days Calendar, National Military Family Month 2023)

It’s a fact that a strong military relies on training and education to ensure every soldier has the tools they need to serve on active duty. However, it’s military families who give our soldiers the foundation of support they need to endure long periods away from home. In fact, it’s that sense of home that is perhaps at the heart of each service member. With that said, GrantWatch is celebrating National Military Family Month to acknowledge the sacrifices our military families make every day. They have our collective thanks and appreciation for everything they do in support of military service men and women.

Grants, Scholarships, and Awards For Members of the Military and Their Families

1. Grants to Tribes to plan and implement programs that employ volunteer staff to address critical community needs. Funding supports services for veterans and their families, teaching Native languages, environmental stewardship, and STEM education.
2. There are grants of up to $25,000 to nonprofits and Institutions of Higher Education (IHEs) to expand veterans’ services. Funding supports efforts to expand organizational capacity. Eligible applicants are organizations that provide mental and physical health services directly to veterans. Funding is for housing, service dogs, equine therapy, yoga, art therapy, recreational therapy, and capacity building for employment.
3. Scholarships of $2,500 are available to active military personnel and veterans to pursue undergraduate degrees in STEM degree/discipline programs. Moreover, funding is for tuition and course expenses. Funding is also for books, fees, equipment and supplies. In fact, the goal is to assist second and third-year students pursuing an undergraduate degree.
4. There are also grants of up to $75,000 to nonprofits, institutions, and associations. In fact, these grants are for projects to benefit and serve individuals affected by spinal cord diseases and injuries, including veterans. Funding is for projects that have the potential to provide broad-based educational opportunities. Key project elements include the ability to replicate proposals and create effective dissemination plans.
5. Awards of $10,000 to young military dependents, ages 13 to 18, to recognize their accomplishments despite the challenges of military family life. As a result, awardees will be honored for extracurricular activity, leadership, volunteering, scholarship, and other criteria. In addition to a cash prize, each awardee will also receive a laptop computer and other gifts. Also, together with a parent or guardian, the awardees will be flown to Washington, DC for the gala award presentation.

Additional Grants to Honor Members of the Military and Their Families

1. Grants to eligible nonprofits to benefit local residents. Past grant support included families of military veterans, Special Olympics and housing initiatives, and food insecurity.
2. Grants of up to $10,000 to eligible nonprofits to benefit local residents. Funding supports activities that enhance the lives of children and adults, with priority to military veterans and their families, underserved teens and children, and domestic violence victims.
3. Grants of $1,000 to current and former military service members and their family members to receive equestrian training. Funding is to provide beneficiaries with dressage educational experiences outside a rider’s typical training plan. Examples include clinics, camps and/or additional lessons.

We hope this information will make funding available to help honor members of the military and their families in observance of National Military Family Month!

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