[Idaho Community Foundation](https://www.idahocf.org)

May 1, 2026 (Full application deadline; annual cycle)

Grants typically range from $250 to $1,500; annual awards.

Supports veterans’ organizations in Bonner and Boundary counties, Idaho, to provide direct services and resources to local veterans.

Only veterans’ organizations serving Bonner or Boundary counties are eligible; application and grant report due May 1.

--- ## Description The Junior Garnier & Bud Ashford Military Veterans Fund provides annual grants to veterans’ organizations located in Bonner and Boundary counties in North Idaho. The fund is designed to strengthen the capacity of local veterans’ groups to deliver essential services and resources to veterans in their communities. Supported activities may include direct aid to veterans (such as emergency relief, food, or medical equipment), outreach to underserved or homeless veterans, and other charitable purposes that address veterans’ needs. --- ## Due Dates - May 1, 2026: Full application deadline (annual cycle) - May 1 (previous years): This is a recurring annual deadline. *All dates are projected based on the annual cycle; check the program page for updates.* --- ## Funding Amount - Grants typically range from **$250 to $1,500** per award. - Funding must be used for a charitable purpose to directly benefit veterans in Bonner or Boundary counties. - The fund is endowed to provide annual grants. --- ## Eligibility - Eligible applicants are **veterans’ organizations** located in and serving Bonner or Boundary counties, Idaho. - Examples include: American Legion posts, Disabled American Veterans chapters, Veterans of Foreign Wars posts, Vietnam Veterans of America chapters, Marine Corps League detachments. - Only organizations serving these two counties are eligible. - If an organization received a grant in the previous year, an End of Grant Report must be submitted by May 1 to be eligible for future funding. - Grants must be used for charitable purposes. --- ## Application Process - Download the [application form (docx)](https://www.idahocf.org/docs/grants/Garnier-Ashford%20Fund_Application.docx) and review the [program guidelines (pdf)](https://www.idahocf.org/docs/grants/Garnier-Ashford.pdf). - Complete the application and submit it, along with any required materials, by email to [grants@idahocf.org](mailto:grants@idahocf.org) by May 1. - If you are a previous grantee, submit your End of Grant Report together with your new application (if applicable). - Awards are determined by fund advisors based on the charitable impact and alignment with the fund’s mission. --- ## Additional Information - The grant period is just under one year. - End of Grant Reports are due May 1 of the following year after funding is awarded. - The fund focuses on programs that provide direct services to veterans, such as meeting basic needs, emergency assistance, and outreach to underserved veterans. - Grants cannot be used for non-charitable purposes. --- ## External Links - [Idaho Community Foundation Grants & Scholarships Page](https://www.idahocf.org/grants-scholarships.php) - [Program Guidelines (PDF)](https://www.idahocf.org/docs/grants/Garnier-Ashford.pdf) - [Application Form (DOCX)](https://www.idahocf.org/docs/grants/Garnier-Ashford%20Fund_Application.docx) --- ## Contact Information | Contact | Email | Phone | |------------------------|----------------------------------------|---------------| | Idaho Community Foundation Grants Team | [grants@idahocf.org](mailto:grants@idahocf.org) | 208-342-3535 |

Junior Garnier & Bud Ashford Military Veterans Fund

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