ILLINOIS AMVETS SERVICE FOUNDATION GRANTS
Each AMVETS Post, AMVETS Ladies Auxiliary, and AMVETS VAVS/"Because We Care Day" Representatives can apply for a monthly or yearly grant from the Illinois AMVETS Service Foundation to assist them in their various programs benefiting and servicing American Veterans. Additionally outside organization can also apply for a grant from the Illinois AMVETS Service Foundation using the same application.
Please note:
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Funding is first-come, first-serve.
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Organizations must be located in Illinois.
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Funds are required to be used to help Illinois veterans.
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Grant applications will be accepted from August 1 - May 31. Applications must be received 14 business days before an SEC meeting (dates found here).
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All listed requirements must be included with the application.
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Applications are evaluated by the Illinois AMVETS Grant Committee at each SEC (February, June and September). The committee will make a recommendation on each application, and then it is submitted to the Illinois AMVETS Service Foundation for the final decision.