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• What are the requirements to stay at a Fisher House? How do I reserve a room?

  Fisher Houses are given to the military services and Department of Veterans Affairs as a gift, and the commander or director of each medical center where the houses are located are responsible for establishing the eligibility, priorities, and selection criteria. Please communicate directly with a Fisher House manager for the requirements at a specific house from the "Current Houses" section of our web site.

• Is there a charge to stay at a Fisher House?

  No. Fisher Houses at VA medical centers do not charge a room fee; all room fees for guest families at all Army, Navy, and Air Force Fisher Houses are paid by Fisher House Foundation.

• Q. Are Fisher Houses open to all veterans?

  A. Fisher Houses are open to all veterans of all eras. Eligibility varies by location based on criteria established by the medical center, so it is best to reach out to the specific house for more information. Fisher House Foundation is committed to building sustainable, inclusive, equitable, and resilient communities.

• Q. I have seen statements that no government funds are used for the program. Is this true?

  A. Fisher House Foundation has received some Congressionally appropriated funds for the construction of new houses. Once an individual house is gifted to the military, it is supported by two sources of funds: (1) from the income generated by a Congressionally approved trust fund maintained by each military service (these funds are referred to as "nonappropriated funds") and (2) from voluntary donations, given by individuals and organizations. Houses located at VA medical centers do receive support from U.S. tax dollars.

• Q. If government funds are utilized, why are donations needed?

  A. The government pays only a portion of the costs. Ours is a "unique private - public partnership," and in many instances, because the funds benefit a specific individual or family, laws and regulations prohibit the expenditure of government funds but do permit the expenditure of privately donated funds.

• I am unsure if my program/organization qualifies. What are the eligibility requirements?

  Your program and/or organization must:

  • Be defined as a Section 501(c) nonprofit of the Internal Revenue Service Code
  • Have an innovative program
  • Improve the quality of life for active duty, reserve, National Guard, veterans and/or their families

  Please note: Award winners will be required to provide IRS Form 990 proving their 501(c) status, and most recent form W-9.