Assemblyman Steve Stern, Chairman of the NYS Assembly Veterans’ Affairs Committee, is proud to announce that 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 (DASNY), to support efforts to expand and enhance quality services available to the state’s Veterans, Service Members and Military Families.

The Veterans’ Nonprofit Capital Grant Program provides support for the indispensable organizations and institutions dedicated to serving our Veterans, Service Members, and Military Families. The program ensures that these vital entities have the resources necessary to sustain their impactful work.

Grant funds through the Veterans’ Nonprofit Capital Program (VNCP) will enable eligible nonprofit veterans’ organizations to make capital improvements to facilities that serve Veterans, Service Members, and Military Families. Applications can be submitted from April 21-May 30, 2025.

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 may be viewed here.

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. 

General Inquiries must be directed to the VNCP Coordinator at, vncp@dasny.org. For the application, more information on the types of eligible projects, frequently asked questions, and other important information, please see the attached documents. For further questions, please contact our office by phone 631-271-8025, or email at sterns@nyassembly.gov.