New York Gov. Kathy Hochul announced the availability of additional capital grants to expand services for organizations that serve veterans, service members and military families.
At least $1.35 million will now be available through the third round of the Veterans’ Nonprofit Capital Program distributed by the New York State Department of Veterans’ Services and the Dormitory Authority of the State of New York to support efforts to expand and enhance quality services available to the state’s veterans, service members and military families.
About $3.65 million in grants to 57 qualifying veterans’ organizations statewide was previously provided through the first two rounds of this program. The investments have built on Hochul’s financial support for veterans and military, and her FY26 Executive Budget includes proposals to enhance veteran suicide prevention programs and expand support for gold star families.
“I am deeply grateful to New York’s courageous servicemen and women whose selfless sacrifice protects our country and all that we cherish,” Hochul said. “We owe them the same measure of devotion as they have shown to us and this funding will help them access quality services for them and their families.”
The Veterans’ Nonprofit Capital Grant Program provides support for the indispensable organizations and institutions dedicated to serving New York’s honored veterans, service members and military families. The program plays a critical role in ensuring these vital entities have the resources necessary to sustain their impactful work in a secure and effective manner.
Through strategic funding, the Veterans’ Nonprofit Capital Program empowers these organizations to modernize their facilities, broaden their services and significantly enhance the lives of those who have selflessly dedicated themselves to protecting our nation.
“Governor Hochul is a true friend to New York’s veterans, service members and military families,” said New York State Department of Veterans’ Services Commissioner Viviana DeCohen. “The Veterans’ Nonprofit Capital Program reflects her deep commitment to strengthening the support systems that help our heroes. Thanks to the governor’s leadership, we are not just enhancing services, we are building a brighter future that honors the service and sacrifices of our veterans and ensures they receive the care and recognition they so deeply deserve.”
To qualify for the funding, at least 75 percent of the organization’s current members must be veterans or service members of the United States Military, with military family members comprising the majority of all remaining members. The organization must verify to the state that their principal purpose is to provide services and resources to veterans, service members and military families.
“These targeted investments in capital improvements will have lasting impacts across New York, creating more resilient and effective support systems for our veterans, service members, and military families,” said Robert Rodriguez, president and CEO of the Dormitory Authority of the State of New York.