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The Military Human Resource Foundation, Inc. (MHRF) is 501(c)(3) charitable non-profit foundation formed to advance the knowledge and practice of military-related human resources. The Foundation's leadership aspires for the Foundation to be the premiere foundation uniquely devoted to military-related human resources.

In January 2014, the Military Human Resource Foundation (MHRF) made it's first grant in the sum of $250 to the Adjutant General's Corp Regimental Association (AGCRA) general scholarship fund.

[The Military Human Resource Foundation has since funded persons or organizations if over 15 states within the United States].

Grants, Scholarships, and Special Projects

Subject to the availability of funds, the Military Human Resource Foundation will make grants and provide scholarship funds to persons or organizations that likewise support the goal of the Foundation to advance the knowledge and practice of military-related human resources.

Grants As the premiere organization uniquely devoted to military-related human resources, the Military Human Resource Foundation (MHRF) offers grants that support the foundation’s goal of improving the knowledge and practice of military-related human resources.

About Grants

The foundation offers one $250 grant per quarter. The grant award includes $250, a plaque, and a press announcement recognizing the grant award. Grants may be made to organizations or to individuals.

The purpose of the award is to support improvements to the knowledge and practice of military-related human resources. As such, the scope of the award is broad-based.

Topics may include conventionally expected areas such as pay, compensation, hiring, recruiting, transition, career development or support, professional development, training and the like, but also less conventional support including mental health, support to military family members, support to veterans, fitness/wellness, sexual harassment prevention, equal opportunity, decadent affairs/mortuary, legal support, and other areas.

Who Is Eligible

Each grant is a one-time award. However, previous applicants and past grant recipients are eligible to re-apply.

Employees or board members of the Military Human Resource Foundation and members of their immediate family are not eligible to apply for Military Human Resource Foundation grants, awards or grants.

How To Apply

To apply for a MHRF grant, submit an application following the criteria below.

Selection Criteria

Grant recipients will be selected primarily on merit. Grant applications are reviewed and scored by the MHRF Board of Directors. All decisions of the Board are final.

Selection criteria include:

Past volunteer or work history (10 years maximum) related to support for military-related human resources. Current volunteer service or work Purpose for requesting the grant, i.e., description of what you are working to achieve. Applicants selected for an award will be required to provide a Social Security number or tax ID number prior to receiving their grant.

Timeline

Applications must be submitted by the end of the 1st month for grants made in the following quarter. All applicants will be notified of the grant results with 30 days following award decisions. Grant checks will be distributed after receipt of applicable information by the recipient, e.g., tax ID and enrollment verification.

Scholarships As the premiere organization uniquely devoted to military-related human resources, the Military Human Resource Foundation (MHRF) offers scholarships that support the foundation’s goal of improving the knowledge and practice of military-related human resources.

About Scholarships

The foundation offers one $250 scholarship per quarter. The scholarship award includes $250, a plaque, and a press announcement recognizing the scholarship award.

The purpose of the award is to support improvements to the knowledge and practice of military-related human resources. As such, the scope of the award is broad-based. Topics may include conventionally expected areas such as pay, compensation, hiring, recruiting, transition, career development or support, professional development, training and the like, but also less conventional support including mental health, support to military family members, support to veterans, fitness/wellness, sexual harassment prevention, equal opportunity, decadent affairs/mortuary, legal support, and other areas.

Who Is Eligible

To be considered for a MHRF scholarship:

Pursuing an undergraduate, masters or doctorate degree in an broadly HR-related field (includes business, psychology, organizational development, etc.) through an accredited institution of higher learning. Full-time, part-time, online and distance learning programs are acceptable. Scholarships are for college degree programs only, and may not be used to attend professional development seminars.

Each scholarship is a one-time award. However, previous applicants and past scholarship recipients are eligible to re-apply.

Employees or board members of the Military Human Resource Foundation and members of their immediate family are not eligible to apply for Military Human Resource Foundation grants, awards or scholarships.

How To Apply

To apply for a MHRF scholarship, submit an application following the criteria below.

Selection Criteria

Scholarship recipients will be selected primarily on merit. Scholarship applications are reviewed and scored by the MHRF Board of Directors. All decisions of the Board are final.

Selection criteria include:

Past volunteer or work history (10 years maximum) related to support for military-related human resources. Current volunteer service or work Purpose for requesting the scholarship, i.e., description of what you are working to achieve. Applicants selected for an award will be required to provide a Social Security number or tax ID number and evidence of acceptance or enrollment in a broadly HR-related degree program prior to receiving their scholarship.

Timeline

Applications must be submitted by the end of the 1st month for awards made in the following quarter. All applicants will be notified of the scholarship results with 30 days following award decisions. Scholarship checks will be distributed after receipt of applicable information by the recipient, e.g., tax ID and enrollment verification.

Special Projects MHRF leadership is hard at work on an exciting special project to be launched soon. Please stay tuned. If you would like information about the project as it comes available, please provide us with your name and email information by clicking on Contact Us on the home page.

Leadership

Biographies of the board of directors:

Paul Pierce, President/CEO

A former Navy electronics technician and career counselor, Paul is a 22-year service veteran. Commands include a destroyer (DDG), shore intermediate maintenance activity (SIMA), overseas naval air station (NAS), AEGIS cruiser (CG), aircraft carrier (CVN), and various staffs. In addition to his military service, Paul has also served the military as a private sector contractor for various firms including Whitney, Bradley, and Brown, Inc., Booz Allen Hamilton, and Cydecor. Paul also worked in the federal civil service with the Department of the Navy. Clients have included U.S. Fleet Forces Command, Naval Installations Command, Air Combat Command, Naval Air Forces, the Navy SEALs, and others. Paul's bachelor's degree is in Workforce Education and Development and he has master's degrees in both public administration and business administration.

Robert Lamb, Vice-President & Board Of Directors

A graduate of the United States Military Academy, Rob is a current Army Reserve officer. He's served as an Engineer and Military Intelligence officer and has active duty, National Guard, and Reserve component experience. In addition to the BS in Systems Engineering from West Point, Rob also holds a MS in Information Technology Management. In the civilian sector, Rob has had professional consulting experience supporting the Army, Navy, Air Force, and Marine Corps. Presently he works for the Department of the Navy.

Dale "Luke" Smiley, Treasurer & Board Of Directors

Luke is a warrant officer and former special operations forces (SOF) professional with almost 30 years of service. In addition to a variety of operational assignments, Luke has a strong background in resources and requirements. Luke serves at a Department of Defense command as Director, Requirements and Assessments. Luke also serves as Treasurer for the Foundation.

David Moniz, Ph.D., Board Of Directors

A former Navy Signalman, recruit company commander, and career counselor, Dave is a training and performance improvement professional with an extensive background in human performance services, curriculum & instructional systems management, and military-related human resources. Dave's operational experience includes service aboard an AEGIS cruiser, amphibious ship, and staff roles at the Navy's Recruit Training Command and Center for Naval Leadership, among other commands. Dave has a bachelor's degree in Workforce Education and Development, a master's degree in Human Resource Development, and a Ph.D in Training and Performance Improvement.

Kevin "Sully" Sullivan, Board Of Directors

Kevin is a Navy veteran with 30 years of military service. Kevin's operational experience includes service as senior enlisted career information professional aboard a destroyer, amphibious ship, and aircraft carrier. Kevin also served ashore at a Regional Support Organization and as Deputy Director of Fleet Personnel Development at U.S. Fleet Forces Command. Kevin is also a past President of the Navy Counselor Association. Kevin's private sector experience includes service in Enterprise Applications and Business Services at a Fortune 50 company. Kevin has a master's degree in management.

The website for the Military Human Resource Foundation, Inc. is www.mhrf.org. The Military Human Resource Foundation, Inc. is available on Twitter at MilHRFoundation.