San Diego edition

$25,000
HomeFront Grant

Awarded to a deserving member of the military community in San Diego County

* Military.com membership required

Deadline: September 25, 2026

Relief for today. Momentum for tomorrow. Apply for the HomeFront Grant yourself, or nominate someone who's earned it

Financial Relief

Direct financial support for a military family facing a pressing financial hardship.

Building Forward

A grant to help launch or grow a small business that genuinely serves the military community.

Launched in Collaboration with Austen Alexander

The HomeFront Grant is launched in collaboration with Austen Alexander, a Navy veteran who spends his days championing the military community. He's helping us share the grant with the service members, veterans, and families who need it most.

Austen Alexander
Austen Alexander Navy veteran & creator

For those who serve and support

The HomeFront Grant is designed to support service members, veterans, and the families who stand behind them. Whether you're applying for yourself or nominating someone else, your Military.com membership must be verified and the candidate must meet at least one of the eligibility criteria below.

Qualifications:

  • Active duty military personnel
  • Military veterans
  • Immediate family members of active duty personnel or veterans
  • Applicant or nominee must currently reside in San Diego County, California

Simple application process

01

Join Military.com

Create a free Military.com account or sign in to your existing account. An active membership is required to start your HomeFront Grant application.

02

Tell us about yourself

Share your story, the challenge or opportunity in front of you, and how the grant could make a meaningful difference for you, your family, or the military community.

03

Complete the final review

If your application advances, we’ll verify your military service or eligible immediate-family connection and request the financial, business, or other supporting documents needed to complete due diligence before the grant is awarded.

Ready to apply for the HomeFront Grant?

Sign up as a Military.com member, then complete the one-page application and share your story.

Deadline: September 25, 2026