Open for current December 31, 2026 review cutoff. The funder accepts recurring cycles with December 31 and July 31 cutoffs. No precise daily cutoff time was published.
National — Overwatch Alliance Grants for Small Veteran-Serving Nonprofits (Up to $15,000; December 31, 2026)
FundingUp to $15,000 per eligible nonprofit organization. Individual award ceiling confirmed in official applicant guidelines and application form. Total program pool not published; awards are competitive and not guaranteed.
DeadlineDecember 31, 2026 (next recurring application cutoff; no official time or time zone published)
Last verifiedOctober 27, 2026
Required next actionReview https://overwatchalliance.org/applying-for-a-grant and download the two-page official Application for Assistance linked there. Complete, print and sign; submit signed form and all required supporting documents by mail to Overwatch Alliance, 1000 NorthChase Drive, Suite 220, Goodlettsville, TN 37072, or by the contact email shown on the official application page by December 31, 2026. Board review normally in February. Only one request per applicant per April-March fiscal year.
Broad Eligibility
U.S. IRS-recognized 501(c)(3) nonprofit public charities (excluding private foundations) with total annual revenue of $500,000 or less and direct programs serving active military, veterans or their families. Ineligible requests include direct awards to individuals, religious organizations, fundraising events, lobbying, debt retirement, newsletters, college capital construction and multi-year operating grants. One application per organization per April 1-March 31 fiscal year.
Atlas Analysis
Verified October 27, 2026 against the official Overwatch Alliance grant-guidance page and the linked two-page Application for Assistance PDF. Both sources confirm the $15,000 individual applicant maximum and $500,000 nonprofit annual-revenue eligibility ceiling. The next submission cutoff is December 31, 2026 in the recurring December 31 and July 31 schedule; no time of day or time zone is specified. Board reviews generally occur in February and September. Full signed application package includes cover letter, board roster, IRS determination and affirmation, budget and financial statements, audit and Form 990 or stated alternative, project narrative under 1,000 words, expected outcomes and detailed project budget. Qualifying purposes include veteran-focused operating and program support and some capital work; significant exclusions are stated on the funder page. No universal match percentage, reimbursement requirement, overall program pool or fixed award disbursement schedule is published. This is applicant financial assistance, not vendor procurement. The application allows one request per nonprofit per April-March fiscal year.
Overwatch Alliance grant opportunity for small U.S. veterans-service nonprofits. Overwatch Alliance accepts requests for up to $15,000 per eligible organization to support programs benefiting active-duty military members, veterans and their families. The next recurring submission cutoff is December 31, 2026. The funder does not publish an application cutoff time or time zone.
Eligibility: Applicant must be an IRS-recognized 501(c)(3) public charity, not a private foundation, with total annual revenues of $500,000 or less. Programs must deliver meaningful assistance to active service members, veterans or military families. Requests can support qualifying program services, startup efforts, operating support and certain capital projects. Examples include housing and emergency-needs assistance, employment transition programs, therapy, recreation, rehabilitation and family support. Awards are competitive and not guaranteed.
Restrictions: The funder excludes grants directly to individuals, churches or religious organizations, publications, event sponsorships or fundraising activities, lobbying or political purposes, accumulated debt, educational-institution capital projects and multiyear general operating requests. Capital applicants must demonstrate broad community support. Only one grant application per organization per Overwatch fiscal year, April 1 through March 31, will be considered. A required match percentage, reimbursement mechanism and precise award disbursement schedule are not published in the current applicant guidelines.
Application: Download and complete the two-page Application for Assistance from the official Overwatch Alliance grants page. Print and sign the form, then send the signed application and supporting package by mail or email using the contact information on the official funder page. Include an organization cover letter, board roster, IRS determination and officer affirmation, current budget and financial statements, most recent audit and Form 990 or allowed alternatives, a project narrative under 1,000 words, measurable outcomes, requested project budget and existing funding commitments. Incomplete applications will not be considered. Applications received after December 31 roll into the next review cycle, normally following the July 31 cutoff.
Funder review: Grant decisions are made by the Overwatch Alliance board after its twice-yearly review meetings, generally in February and September. Recipients must provide a final program and financial report, generally within twelve months of the award, and acknowledge support publicly. Review the current official website and application form before submitting. Official program details: https://overwatchalliance.org/applying-for-a-grant .
Source verificationReferenced source · overwatchalliance.orgAtlas last verified this record October 27, 2026. Always use the funder's current application materials, amendments and portal instructions as the controlling source.View source and application materials ↗
