Women Veteran and Military Spouse Career Advancement Grant

Are you a woman veteran or an Active-Duty Military Spouse ready to take the next step in your career? Whether you’re looking to upskill, re-skill, or bounce back from a federal layoff, this opportunity is designed with you in mind. A $1,000 reimbursement grant to invest in your professional growth, whether that means training, certification, or education that boosts your employability and helps you stand out in today’s competitive job market.

Eligibility:

• Impacted by Federal Layoff 2/1/25-present
• Honorably discharged Women Veteran or
• Active-Duty Military Spouse
• Resides and works in Virginia
• Currently seeking employment

Reimbursement funding towards:

• Obtaining higher education via an industry-standard accreditation
• On-The-Job (OJT) and/or Apprenticeship training via a G.I. Bill-approved program
• Registered Apprenticeship training via a U.S. Department of Labor or State Approving Agency-approved program
• Professional certifications via an industry-recognized program
• Certification exams and/or practical fees are needed to obtain the issuance of any license, permit, certificate, or other document required for the practice of any profession or occupation in the Commonwealth
• Business start-up fees, certifications or licenses

FY25 Application Form

Section 1 – Applicant Information

Name(Required)

First Last

Date(Required)

MM slash DD slash YYYY

Phone

Email(Required)

Section 2 – Eligibility Category (check one)

Demographic:(Required)

Women Veteran

Active-Duty Military Spouse

Section 3 – Proof of Eligibility (attach ONE, with sensitive data redacted)

Choose one:(Required)

DD Form 214 (Member-4 preferred)

VA Benefit Summary / Verification Letter

VA Health ID Card or State ID with Veteran designation

Women Veteran Eligibility Verification:(Required)

Max. file size: 10 MB.

Choose one:(Required)

Military Dependent ID (DD Form 1173 / 1173-1)

Marriage Certificate + Proof of Service (e.g., current orders, LES)

DEERS Enrollment Confirmation Letter

Obtain a DEERS Enrollment letter online at: https://tricare.mil/Plans/Eligibility/DEERS/milConnect/Proof

Military Spouse Eligibility Verification:(Required)

Max. file size: 10 MB.

Section 4 – Virginia Residency Verification

Select ONE or more of the following:(Required)

Virginia driver’s license / state ID

Virginia voter registration card / recent voting history

Virginia motor vehicle registration

Virginia state income tax return

Lease or mortgage showing Virginia address

Utility bills (in applicant’s or spouse’s name)

Employment in Virginia (paystub, hire letter)

Other:

Other:

Residency Requirement Proof (with sensitive data redacted):(Required)

Max. file size: 10 MB.

Section 5 – Verification

I hereby certify that:(Required)

The information I have provided is true and accurate.

I meet the eligibility requirements as a Woman Veteran or Military Spouse.

I meet the Virginia residency requirement.

I understand that false claims may result in disqualification.

Signature(Required)

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