The application to become the 2026 benefactor for the Standby to Fly Initiative is now open. Applications will be accepted from September 8th to October 15th and will be announced on October 30th. Each year the Standby to Fly initiative picks a Maine based non-profit serving Veterans.

  • The mission of your Maine-based non-profit, including history, prior projects completed, and future project plans.
  • Your funding needs, and how the funds would be used to benefit our country's great Veterans.
  • Your ability to be involved with our match weekend, scheduled for June 13th-14th at Hampden Rifle and Pistol Club

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To date the Standby to Fly Initiative has raised and donated back nearly $460,000 to support Veterans! We have supported:

  • The Windy Warrior Project
  • House In The Woods
  • The Summit Project
  • Maine Veterans Project
  • K9s on The Front Line
  • Travis Mills Foundation
  • Guitars for Vets
  • Boots2Roots
  • Evan's Veterans Project
  • Brian James Memorial Golf Tournament
  • Not Your Average Nurses Foundation
  • Hampden VWF
  • Vet2Vet Maine
  • VAST (Veteran Adaptive Sports & Training)