The Veterans' Nonprofit Capital Program

In order to effectively address the continuing need for quality veteran services, New York State made $5 million available within the 2022-2023 NYS Budget and was reappropriated in the 2024-2025 NYS Budget. Grant funds through the Veterans’ Nonprofit Capital Program (VNCP) will fund eligible nonprofit veterans’ organizations to make capital improvements to facilities that serve veterans.

The VNCP Round 1 and Round 2 awards have been announced and will be administered by Grants Administration at the Dormitory Authority of the State of New York (DASNY).

Round 3 of the Veterans’ Nonprofit Capital Program (VNCP) Opportunity Now Available

On Thursday, March 27, 2025, Governor Kathy Hochul announced the availability of capital grants to expand services for organizations that serve veterans, service members and military families. At least $1.35 million is 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.

$3.65 million in grants to 57 qualifying veterans organizations statewide was previously provided through the first two rounds of this program. These investments build on the Governor’s support for veterans, service members and their families, and her FY26 Executive Budget includes proposals to enhance veteran suicide prevention programs and expand support for gold star 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 VNCP 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.

To qualify for this 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. The RGA is posted on the DVS and DASNY websites. A webinar outlining the process for applicants will be posted April 9 and applicants may also submit questions through April 11, with answers posted no later than April 18. All applicants must be prequalified in the Statewide Financial System (SFS) at the time of application. A webinar explaining the prequalification process may be viewed here.

Funding through the Veterans' Nonprofit Capital Program is provided for architecture, design, engineering, construction, reconstruction, rehabilitation or expansion of an eligible facility; and purchase of eligible furnishings or equipment.