Our Mission

Carry The Load's mission is to actively connect Americans to the sacrifices made by our military, veterans, first responders, and their families.​

How Nonprofit Partnership Works:

Each year Carry The Load reviews applications and selects Nonprofit Partners for the following calendar year.

If selected as a Nonprofit Partner (NPP), your organization will have the opportunity to participate in peer-to-peer fundraising during our Memorial May campaign using the CTL platform.  All fees associated with the platform will be absorbed by CTL. At the end of the fundraiser, 100% of the proceeds raised by each NPP during the campaign will return to your organization. Funds raised by NPPs during the Memorial May campaign are distributed once the campaign is closed and donations are reconciled (typically in July).

The partnership is a year-round relationship that provides opportunities for NPPs to engage with Carry The Load through programs, initiatives, events, and other activities that align with our shared missions. NPPs are encouraged to participate in Carry The Load initiatives throughout the year and to invite Carry The Load to participate in events and initiatives hosted by their organization where there are opportunities for collaboration, increased awareness, community engagement, and mutual benefit. Our goal is to build meaningful partnerships that extend beyond fundraising and allow both organizations to work together to further our shared mission and impact those we serve.

Carry The Load NPPs are not applying for grants, but applying for a partnership that comes with national visibility, resources, collaboration with other partners, networking, and fundraising opportunities. All potential partners must have received and maintained a 501c3 organization designation by the IRS and must provide services to military, veterans, first responders, or their families as the primary focus of your organization.

The application deadline is September 30 with partnerships beginning January 1 of the following year.