Donations

Arizona Veterans' Donation Fund - Donate

What is the Arizona Veterans' Donation Fund?The Arizona Veterans' Donation Fund, established in 1999 by the Arizona Legislature funds programs that benefit Veterans and their families throughout Arizona. Arizona State law specifies that tax-deductible donations to, and monies held in, this account can never revert to the State General Fund. The assets held in the account can only be used to benefit Veterans in the State of Arizona through small grants and large grants, each with their own documented application process. Click HERE to see Arizona Revised Statutes (ARS) §41-608. 

How do I donate to the Veterans' Donation Fund?

    Donate Online Now - Just Click the DONATE NOW Button

    Purchase an Arizona Veteran, Women Veterans, or Freedom Arizona License Plate for an annual $25 fee, $17 of which goes directly to the Arizona Veterans Donation Fund. Click HERE or on the license plate icons at the bottom of any page on this website. You can also donate to the fund by check. Mail your check payable to Arizona Veterans' Donation Fund, to:

 

Arizona Veterans' Donation Fundc/o Arizona Department of Veterans' Services3839 N 3rd StPhoenix, AZ 85012 

How does the Fund help?Through Small ($4,999.99 or less) and Large ($5,000.00-$75,000.00) Grants, each with their own application process, the VDF supports 501(c) charitable organizations who are providing projects/programs/events for the benefit of Arizona Veterans. Preferable to ADVS, a grantee has a primary mission of providing benefits to Arizona’s Veterans and the...

Read More

Arizona Veterans' Donation Fund - Grants

Current VDF Update

EFFECTIVE 7-1-2021The VDF Small Grant ($4,999.99 or less) is open July 1, 2021 through June 30, 2021 with a limit of $50,000 awarded in Small Grants each quarter. Small Grant Proposals are accepted throughout the year, dependent on availability of funding. 

The VDF Large Grant ($5,000-$75,000) will open the third Friday in October of each year beginning at 3:00pm through the third Friday in December of each year ending at 5:00pm.

 

What is the Arizona Veterans' Donation Fund?

The Arizona Veterans' Donation Fund (VDF), established in 1999 by the Arizona legislature (A.R.S. § 41-608), funds programs that benefit Veterans and their families throughout Arizona. Arizona State law specifies that tax-deductible donations to, and monies held in, this account can never revert to the State General Fund.

The VDF consists of monies, gifts and contributions donated to the department and donations made through the purchase of Veteran, Women Veteran and Freedom Special License Plates. The assets held in the account can only be used to benefit Veterans in the State of Arizona through small grants and large grants, each with their own documented application process.

 

EligibilityGrantee must be a 501(c) charitable organization. Preferable to ADVS, Grantee has a primary mission of providing benefits to Arizona’s Veterans and is compatible with ADVS’ objectives determined by the Director.

 

How can my organization apply for grants from the Veterans Donation Fund?

 

VDF Grants...

Read More