About Community Outreach Grants

The Community Outreach Grant (COG) program provides funding to Military Officers Association of America councils and chapters to support local, high-impact assistance programs for military and veteran families. It leverages a nationwide network to address critical needs at the community level.

Applications are open from Dec 1 - Feb 28. Click here to apply!

Who We Help

MOAA councils and chapters

Local programs serving active duty, veterans, and military families of all ranks
Communities in need of direct support services

What We Provide

Grants of up to $5,000

Funding for programs in key areas, including:

Housing
Food assistance
Employment
Health (including behavioral health)
Family support
Financial and legal assistance
Transportation
Crisis relief

Support can be delivered directly or through partnerships with local organizations. Chapter or Council oversight and participation is required.

Eligibility

Applicants must:

Be an official MOAA council or chapter
Either directly provide services or hold a leadership role in a community partnership delivering services
Ensure all grant funds are used strictly for approved program areas aligned with identified community needs
Must have submitted final report from previous grant cycle

Program Timeline

Community Outreach Grant application Timeline:

Grant cycle: May 1 to April 30 of the following year
Grant application period: Dec. 1 to Feb. 28, annually
Grant scoring: Early March
Grantees approved/announced: MOAA’s annual Spring Board Meeting
Funds available for disbursement: May
Grant budget reconciliation: May 31

Before Applying for a Grant

MOAA councils or chapters interested in applying for a Community Outreach Grant need to review the following information before applying.

2026 Grant Criteria Information
2026 Grant Practice Application Worksheet
Application Webinar Video
Application Webinar Slides
Grant Fund Usage Report (this document is only for personal use and should not be emailed in)

Access the Application Portal

We use SurveyMonkey to facilitate our application process. While applications are only open from Dec 1 - Feb 28, you can access your account at any time to check the status of your application.

CLICK HERE

2026 Grant Winners

Congratulations to our 2026 Community Outreach Grant recipients. The MOAA Charities is proud to distribute over $190,000 to these MOAA councils and chapters who are supporting their local uniformed services community. The 2027 Community Outreach Grant Application opens December 2026.

Northwest Arkansas
Bella Vista Arkansas
Arizona
Luke
Tucson
Grand Canyon
Catalina Mountains
Florida Council of Chapters
Bradenton
Cape Coral
Central Florida
MOA of Southwest Florida
Lake & Sumter Counties
Northwest Florida
Petersburg Area
Treasure Coast
West Volusia
South Central Florida
Nassau County
Historic Mayport
Georgia Mountain
Hawaii Aloha
Treasure Valley
N Shore & Chicago Chapter Inc.
Lincolnland
Montgomery County

Southern Maine
Heart of America
Gen Omar N Bradley Mid-Missouri
North Carolina
Cape Fear
Coastal Carolina
Charlotte-Metrolina
Southeastern NC Chapter
Western North Carolina
New Jersey Lakes & Pines
MOA of Western New York, Inc.
Mahoning and Shenango Valleys
Portland
Keystone Capital
Grand Strand
Star Fort
Chattanooga
Middle Tennessee
Sumner
Heart of Texas
Southside Virginia
Falcons Landing
Olympia Area
Southeastern Wisconsin
WY-CO Border

Contact Us

For questions, please contact the Member Service Center at (800) 234-6622, or email moaa_foundation@moaa.org

My children and I wanted to give you all a huge thank you to the MOAA program. You all have given your absolute heart and soul to helping others; we find it quite amazing. Giving us hope in such a rough time is the most gracious gift we could ever imagine.

- Philicia Bupp, beneficiary of a relief program made possible by a Community Outreach Grant

Together we make a difference

Our work is made possible thanks to a generous community of supporters who believe in the mission of both MOAA Charities. Join us today to help us ensure our community has the support they deserve.

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MOAA Charities

MOAA Charities (EIN 54-1659039), a 501(c)(3) charitable subsidiary of the Military Officers Association of America (MOAA), exists to empower servicemembers, veterans, spouses, caregivers, survivors, and their families with programs that honor their service, strengthen their well-being, and help them overcome the unique challenges of military life to succeed during and beyond service

Donations to MOAA Charities are tax-deductible to the fullest extent of the law.