My Uncle recently passed away and one of the more moving parts of his memorial was the honor guard. My Uncle Emil served in the army in World War II and many more of my relatives have given their time to serve their country. In thinking of them, I offer this grant opportunity.

The McCormick Foundation has a Veteran’s Program which” honors the service of America's veterans by supporting nonprofit organizations that assist veterans in overcoming their unique challenges and successfully re-entering life at home and work.”

Nonprofit organizations that apply need to focus on one of McCormick’s key areas relevant to veterans:
1. mental health;
2. family issues;
3. shelter and homelessness;
4. job and career development; and
5. legal challenges facing our veterans

Grant amounts between $5,000 and $25,000 are awarded. Before submitting a proposal, an organization should send a two-to-three page letter of inquiry. To access the guidelines, click here.