New York Gov. Kathy Hochul announced last week $1 million in grants to 16 veteran organizations across the state through the third round of the Veterans’ Nonprofit Capital Program.
These grants will support capital improvements to facilities that serve the state's veterans, service members and their families. The program provides funding for architecture, design, engineering, construction, reconstruction, rehabilitation or expansion of eligible facilities and purchase of eligible furnishings or equipment.
“Our veterans, who have courageously served to protect our country, need and deserve to have access to safe, quality facilities to gather with family and loved ones,” said Hochul. “This investment will not only allow for critical infrastructure upgrades, but it will also allow veterans to come together and bond with their community and families.”
The grants, administered by the Dormitory Authority of the State of New York (DASNY) in partnership with the Department of Veterans’ Services, provide reimbursement for capital improvement projects ranging from $25,000 to $75,000.
Veterans organizations will use the funding for critical infrastructure upgrades, including new roofs, HVAC systems, electrical improvements, ADA-compliant modifications and renovations to kitchens and common areas.
Recipients are located across six regions: Capital Region, Central New York, Finger Lakes, Long Island, Mid-Hudson and Western New York. Projects include roof replacements, parking lot reconstruction, generator installations and facility accessibility improvements.
A list of awards is located here.
Since its inception, the program has awarded $4.6 million to more than 70 veterans organizations statewide. New York made $5 million available in the 2024-25 budget.
“Round three of the Veterans’ Nonprofit Capital Program was one of our strongest to date, both in the quality of applications received and in the range of services supported across the state. These grants are making a real difference on the ground,” New York State Department of Veterans’ Services General Counsel Jonathan Fishbein said. “DVS remains deeply committed to ensuring that veterans, service members and military families in every corner of New York have access to strong, stable and growing networks of support. Governor Hochul continues to deliver much-needed support for all who served.”
For more information on the Veterans’ Nonprofit Capital Program, visit here.