Grants | Bob Woodruff Foundation

Our Grants

The Bob Woodruff Foundation invests in programs that help our service members, veterans, their families and caregivers thrive.

Our Grantees Are Our Partners


In addition to investing in services and programs, we also work closely with our grantees to ensure efficiency, build awareness of trends within the veteran space, and provide opportunities for collaboration with other organizations that work in the veteran and military community.

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“We’ve got your 6” is the Bob Woodruff Foundation’s enduring commitment to those we serve. Our Got Your 6 Network partner organizations work closely to share resources and identify solutions that ensure veterans thrive after service.

Grant Opportunities

We fund programs and services that serve the military and veteran community. We focus on programs that improve the health and wellbeing of service members, veterans, their families, and caregivers, and those that:

  • Improve social determinants of health 
  • Decrease barriers to accessing physical and mental healthcare 
  • Increase accessibility to programming that fosters a healthy lifestyle 
  • Enhance opportunities for veterans to thrive after service 

To submit an application, your organization and program must:

  • Provide direct services to the military/veteran population
  • Be administered through a non-profit organization 
  • Demonstrate financial responsibility and sustainability and have filed a 990EZ or 990 for the last two fiscal years
  • Provide an audited financial statement or a certified financial statement (to include a balance sheet and income statement)
  • Have two years of gross receipts greater than $50,000

Competitive applications will:

  • Clearly articulate the logic of their program, to include the:
    • Specific need(s) the program addresses
    • Activities and outputs, and how they adhere to evidence-based practices
    • Impact on the individuals served by the program to date 
    • Intended measurable outcomes, and how they relate to the demonstrated need and are attributable to the program’s activities
  • Indicate how the organizations tracks and reports on the program’s impact on participants
  • Describe a program that is deliberately inclusive and equitable in both process and intended outcomes 
  • Demonstrate strong partnerships across the nonprofit and public sector, as appropriate to the program
  • Indicate the staff’s experience/expertise in the subject matter
  • Describe how the program uses scientific evidence, program evaluations, and industry best-practices to inform their program delivery 
  • Complement services that are publicly available, such as those provided by the Small Business Administration and U.S. Departments of Defense, Labor, and Veterans Affairs, the U.S. Departments of Defense, Labor, and Veterans Affairs and the Small Business Administration 
  • Benefit from professional executive leadership and governance 

Application Deadline 

We accept applications year-round.
  • Applications submitted by January 11, 2024 will receive a response by the end of July 2024*

*Subject to change

Apply for Funding 

  1. After reviewing our guidance below, returning users can log in to the grantee portal  and proceed to Step 4. If your organization has an account and needs your credentials, email [email protected]New users should follow the guidance below. 
  2. New users can create an account for their organization. Save the username and password you used to create an account. Your username is not your email.
  3. Confirm your account by clicking on the link in your confirmation email. Check your junk folder for this email.
  4. Once you confirm your account, you’ll receive an email asking you to create a new account password. Use at least 8 characters, and confirm the new password.
  5. Once logged in, choose “Explore Grant Opportunities” to access the application. 
  6. After you complete the required fields, choose “Review/Submit” to review your application. 
  7. When you’ve completed your application, choose “Submit.” 
  8. Confirm you submitted your application by choosing the “Applications” tab in your Grantee Dashboard. 

Once you’ve completed the steps above to create your account, access the our grantee portal

We review all applications and contact all applicants about the status of their applications. 

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Need more information? Email [email protected].

NFL Grants

The National Football League’s Salute to Service is a year-round effort to Honor, Empower, and Connect our nation’s service members, veterans, and their families. It is grounded in deep partnership with nonprofits and organizations that support the military community in the United States and across the world.

The NFL partnered with the Bob Woodruff Foundation (BWF) to expand their Salute to Service initiative in support of those who have served in the military and their families.

Meet Our Grantees

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I apply for a grant from the Bob Woodruff Foundation?

We hold ourself and our grantees to the highest standards of accountability. Grants are awarded annually in the spring and fall. To submit an application, log in to the grantee portal.

At what times of the year are grant applications open?

Grants are awarded annually in the spring and fall. Subscribe to our newsletter for updates on the opening and closing dates for grant applications.

What criteria must my organization meet to be eligible for a grant?

Programs considered for funding must:

  • Provide direct services to the military/veteran population
  • Be prepared to begin immediately upon receipt of BWF funding
  • Be administered through a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization
  • Demonstrate financial responsibility and sustainability and have filed a 990EZ or 990 for the last two fiscal years
  • Provide an audited financial statement or a certified financial statement (to include a balance sheet and income statement)
  • Have two years of gross receipts greater than $50,000
  • Clearly articulate an understanding of the issue(s) to be addressed
  • Be evidence-based and/or supported by peer-reviewed research
  • Collaborate with existing community resources and organizations
  • Provide solutions that complement services and resources provided by the Small Business Administration and U.S. Departments of Defense, Labor, and Veterans Affairs
  • Collect and report demographic information for participants
  • Report measurable outcomes to the Bob Woodruff Foundation

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