Individual Grant Application

Military Heroes Individual Grants are awarded to veterans and active military for community leadership and successful employment expenses that they are unable to afford on their own. Examples include participation in training, certifications, and higher education fees. Individual grants do not cover monthly bills, rent, mortgage, car payments, loans, legal fees, debt, medical bills, insurance, tuitions, and home or auto repairs.

Additional requirements:

• Must be active military or a veteran meeting the below requirements.
•Separated from the service within 5 years of application.
• Received an honorable discharge or a general discharge under honorable conditions.
• Served a minimum of 2 years Active Duty, this includes service in: Army, Air Force, Space Force, Navy, Marine Corps, and Coast Guard, or Reserves or National Guard on Title 10 Call-ups, or Active Guard/Reserves

***If your request or qualifications do not meet the requirements above for the Individual Grant, please email us at donate@penfed.org or call 703-838-1200 for additional resources.

Name*

First NameLast Name

Address*

Street Address

Street Address Line 2

CityState / Province

Postal / Zip Code

Phone Number*

Please enter a valid phone number.

Email*

example@example.com

Are you a veteran of the United States Armed Forces meeting the above requirements or active military?*

YesNo

DD214 or Current LES Statement for Proof of Service.*

Your application will not be considered if proper documents are not provided and you do not meet the requirements above.

Are you related to any employees or board members at Pentagon Federal Credit Union or PenFed Foundation?*

YesNo

If yes, please list the person's name.

Please provide us a detailed description of your financial need. Please be detailed in your response. This will help us evaluate your request for support.*

Individual grants do not cover monthly bills, rent, mortgage, car payments, loans, legal fees, debt, medical bills, insurance, tuition, and home or auto repairs.

Total cost of request.*

Max amount $2,500.

Why are you requesting funding for this expense, and how will this funding help you to achieve success? *

Upload your bill, estimate, proposal or invoice from the service provider for requested funding. Must be current within 30 days of submitting the application.*

Your application will not be considered if proper documents are not provided.

I agree to allow the PenFed Foundation to reach out to the service provider to verify the expense.*

YesNo

I attest that my stated financial need as outlined in my application is truthful. If not, I am aware the grant award may become taxable income.*

YesNo

I agree that if I am awarded the grant that I will provide follow up information to the PenFed Foundation as requested, including testimonial on the impact of the grant.*

YesNo

I acknowledge that submission of this application does not mean my request will be funded and I will be notified only if awarded the grant. Any submission not meeting the requirements stated in the application will not be considered.*

YesNo