Dauntless Veteran Foundation

09/04/2026

We are feeling incredibly grateful after another wonderful Forest Grove Uncorked!

Thank you to everyone who came out, enjoyed the evening, supported local businesses, and helped raise $4,500 for Dauntless Veteran Foundation!

A very special thank you to the team behind Forest Grove UnCorked for choosing Dauntless Veteran Foundation as the beneficiary once again. We are so grateful for your continued support of our mission to help Veterans translate their talents from the field to the farm.

We also want to thank all of the vendors who generously contributed to the barrel raffle, as well as everyone who purchased tickets and participated.

We are so fortunate to have a community that continues to show up for Veterans and Agriculture. Thank you for being part of it!

08/11/2026

What better way to support Farmer-Veterans than a day of craft beverages, music, food, and camaraderie?

Join us at Forest Grove UnCorked! -- Saturday, August 15th on Main Street. Hope to see you there!

Join us for the 18th annual Forest Grove Uncorked event!
August 15, 2026, 4-9pm
Main St, Forest Grove

This event features Oregon’s abundance of fine w**eries, micro-brew, spirits, skillfully crafted food, fine arts, and local music talent.  

Stroll Main Street, enjoy live music, enjoy all there is to taste, and participate in a raffle for a chance to win a half w**e barrel full of w**e-related wares! 100% of the raffle proceeds will be donated to Dauntless Veteran Foundation!

Forest Grove UnCorked Forest Grove UnCorked is a registered 501( c)3 that raises money for public safety and veteran organizations. This year, their proceeds go to the Dauntless Veteran Foundation.

The particulars:
* Admission is $15
* Portion of gate proceeds will go to Dauntless Veteran Foundation.
* This is a 21 and over only event. 
* No dogs allowed, except service dogs.
* Nominal tasting fees may apply.

06/26/2026

Kick off your Fourth of July weekend with Bourbon & BBQ -
all proceeds benefit the Dauntless Veteran Foundation!

Join us from 6-9PM at Venue 13! Chairman and Founder Ben Martin will be pouring w**e from Dauntless W**e Cømpany. and sharing stories from the Foundation, alongside an incredible lineup of Bourbon tastings, a full bar, and BBQ from local favorites including the Metropolitan Tavern, Taylor St Tavern, Pearl Catering, Fuller's Burger Shack and Brix Tavern!

All proceeds directly support veterans in agriculture. Grab your tickets and join us for an evening of great food and drink!

Get your tickets here
👉 https://www.eventbrite.com/e/bourbon-bbq-tickets-1990507784366

04/03/2026

Applications Close Soon!

The April 6th deadline for the Dauntless Veteran Foundation 2026 Agriculture Grant is quickly approaching.

Veterans and their dependents who are current or aspiring farmers are encouraged to apply. Don’t miss this opportunity for funding support.

Apply now: https://dauntlessvf.org/agriculture-grant-program

03/09/2026

The Dauntless Veteran Foundation is proud to announce that the 2026 Agriculture Grant is now open to Veterans, and their dependents, who are - or are aspiring to be - farmers!

The grant is currently open until April 6th. To help prospective applicants better understand the process, we will host a live FAQ webinar session on March 17. This will be an opportunity to review eligibility, walk through the application, and answer questions directly.

The Agriculture Grant Program is designed to fulfill a financial gap for Veterans and their dependents after all other means have been exhausted. Since 2022, the Dauntless Veteran Foundation has raised over $220,000 in support of Farmer-Veterans.

Up to $30,000 will be awarded and distributed among the most qualified candidates in this current cycle.

Applicants in need of small grants for expensable items are also encouraged to apply. Applicants must meet all the eligibility requirements, gather the required documents, and complete the application.

Download the grant application and RSVP for the webinar here:
👉 https://dauntlessvf.org/agriculture-grant-program/

02/27/2026

Save the date! Our Agriculture Grant will open for applications on March 9 and close on April 6!

This grant exists to bridge financial gaps for veterans and their dependents pursuing careers and livelihoods in agriculture. Whether that means starting a farm, expanding an operation, purchasing essential equipment, or investing in education and infrastructure.

To help prospective applicants better understand the process, we will host a live FAQ webinar session on March 17. This will be an opportunity to review eligibility, walk through the application, and answer questions directly. A RSVP for the webinar will be included with the Ag grant launch email.

If you are a veteran, or know a veteran or dependent, who could benefit from this support, we encourage you to apply or help spread the word.

Ag-Grant Important Dates:
➡ Opens: March 9
➡ FAQ Webinar: March 17
➡ Closes: April 6

Be the first to hear about grant openings, mentorship opportunities, and ways to support farmer-veterans by signing up for our newsletter here:
👉 https://mailchi.mp/dauntlessvf/dvf-signup

01/01/2026

As we step into a new year, we’re deeply grateful for the community that makes this work possible. Because of your support, veteran farmers continue building strong futures in agriculture and strengthening our local food systems.

Here’s to another year of service, stewardship, and opportunity.
Thank you for standing with us and we can’t wait to see what’s ahead!

Happy New Year from all of us at DVF

12/22/2025

Five years of impact made possible by you!

As we close out 2025, we’re grateful for five years of supporting veterans in agriculture. Together, we’ve helped steward more than 2,000 acres of farmland and supported veteran families as they build sustainable livelihoods.

There’s more work ahead. With your year-end, tax-deductible gift, you help expand access to capital, training, and resources for farmer-veterans strengthening our local food systems.

Help us grow into year six and donate before December 31: https://dauntlessvf.org/donate

Thank you for standing with us and helping this mission grow!