North Carolina Department of Military and Veterans Affairs

What North Carolina Department of Military and Veterans Affairs does

The North Carolina Department of Military and Veterans Affairs (DMVA) is a state government agency headquartered at 413 North Salisbury Street in Raleigh, North Carolina, that coordinates support for the state's military and veteran communities. North Carolina hosts the fourth-largest military presence in the nation, including the most populated Army installation in the world (Fort Liberty) and the primary East Coast Marine Corps base (Camp Lejeune), serving approximately 90,000+ active-duty personnel, 40,000+ National Guard and Reserve members, 600,000+ veterans, and 150,000+ military family members. DMVA delivers benefits and claims assistance, employment services, housing assistance, mental health resources, education support, property tax relief (including a $45,000 disabled veteran homestead exemption), skilled nursing care through State Veterans Homes, and burial services through the State Veterans Cemeteries program. The agency operates 12 State Veteran Service Centers organized in four regional coverage areas, coordinates with County Veterans Service Offices in most counties, and partners with the federal VA for healthcare and benefits delivery.

DMVA's business model is non-commercial: services are provided at no cost to eligible veterans and military personnel, and funding flows through North Carolina state appropriations and federal grants rather than revenue generation. The agency's distribution model is a hybrid of direct field service (regional service centers, state veterans homes, cemeteries) and digital outreach (milvets.nc.gov, monthly newsletters, social media on Facebook, Instagram, and X). The technology stack is a public-facing government services portal with no proprietary software platform, no API exposure, and no bespoke engineering assets. All service delivery is built around qualified benefits specialists and caseworkers rather than automation. Major recent strategic actions include Governor Stein's Executive Order No. 38 (May 2026) designating DMVA as the cross-agency coordinator for military community support, the launch of the Unlock the Veteran & MilSpouse Advantage statewide roadshow (February 2026), the proposed creation of a Transition Services Division in the FY2026-2027 budget, and the August 2025 "Do Your Part" joint designation with Blue Star Families and the National Governors Association.

Name

North Carolina Department of Military and Veterans Affairs

Legal name

North Carolina Department of Military and Veterans Affairs

Website

https://milvets.nc.gov

Company type

Private

Founded year

2015

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

The North Carolina Department of Military and Veterans Affairs (DMVA) is a state government agency that coordinates benefits, claims, employment, housing, education, and healthcare support for North Carolina's military and veteran communities of 600,000+ veterans, 90,000+ active-duty personnel, and 40,000+ Guard/Reserve members through 12 regional service centers and statewide partnerships.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Government Veteran Services

NAICS

Administration of Veterans' Affairs (92314), Nursing Care Facilities (Skilled Nursing Facilities) (623110), Services for the Elderly and Persons with Disabilities (62412), Community Housing Services (62422)

SIC

Services-Health Services (8000), Services-Skilled Nursing Care Facilities (8051), Services-Nursing & Personal Care Facilities (8050)

akta.pro primary industry

Veterans Affairs & Military Family Services (BPAIAHAL)

akta.pro secondary industries

Veterans & Military Family Benefits Administration (BPAIAKAI), Veterans & Military-to-Civilian Transition Programs (EDAAAOAH)

Keywords

• Veteran benefits assistance
• Military affairs services
• Veterans skilled nursing
• Military transition support
• Veteran employment programs

Headquarters

HQ city

Raleigh

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices14 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Others

Revenue model

1. State Government Funding: The department operates as a North Carolina state government agency funded through state appropriations and legislative budgets. The department does not generate commercial revenue but receives public funding to support military and veteran services including benefits assistance, employment programs, housing, education, and healthcare coordination.

Distribution channels6 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

The North Carolina Department of Military and Veterans Affairs (DMVA) is a state government agency that supports North Carolina's military and veteran communities by providing benefits and claims assistance through 12 State Veteran Service Centers, skilled nursing care through State Veterans Homes, burial services through State Veterans Cemeteries, transition assistance for separating servicemembers, employment services, housing assistance, mental health resources, education resources including the Children of Wartime Veterans Scholarship, property tax relief for disabled veterans, and recognition programs such as the North Carolina Military Hall of Firsts.

Product overview

The North Carolina Department of Military and Veterans Affairs (DMVA) operates a unified government services portal providing comprehensive support to the state's military and veteran communities. The agency delivers services through multiple channels: 12 State Veteran Service Centers offering benefits claims assistance; skilled nursing care homes and cemeteries for long-term care and burial needs; Transition Services for servicemembers leaving the military; Employment Services connecting veterans to workforce programs via NC4ME, NCWorks, and Work for Warriors; Mental Health Resources including crisis lines and counseling services; Education Resources including the Children of Wartime Veterans Scholarship; and Property Tax Relief programs. The department also runs recognition initiatives like the North Carolina Military Hall of Firsts and workforce development programs like the Unlock the Veteran & MilSpouse Advantage Roadshow. This is a government services portfolio rather than a commercial software product.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• State Veteran Service Centers Qualified benefits specialists in 12 offices throughout North Carolina provide assistance to veterans and their families in obtaining the federal, state, and local benefits they are entitled to, working in coordination with County Veterans Service Officers and the Federal Department of Veterans Affairs.
• Veterans Benefits and Claims Services Staff of qualified benefits specialists trained to help veterans and their families obtain entitled benefits and services, including assistance with federal VA claims and navigation of VA processes.
• State Veterans Homes (Skilled Nursing Care) Full-service skilled nursing care homes across North Carolina providing high-quality long-term care to veterans and eligible family members, addressing the unique needs of the veteran population.
• State Veterans Cemeteries Program Operates and maintains cemeteries across North Carolina providing dignified final resting places for veterans, servicemembers, and their eligible family members.
• Transition Services Division within DMVA that serves as the bridge between active military service and veteran status, helping servicemembers and their families leaving the military navigate benefits, employment, and community resources.
• Employment Services Programs helping veterans, transitioning servicemembers, and eligible spouses obtain employment, delivered through partnerships with NC4ME, the NCWorks Veterans Portal, NCWorks Career Centers, Work for Warriors, and Hiring Our Heroes.
• Housing Assistance Housing assistance programs and resources for veterans and military families navigating housing needs.
• Mental Health Resources Compiled list of mental health resources including the Veterans Crisis Line, NC Vet Centers, Military OneSource, the NCNG Integrated Behavioral Health System, and the Cohen Veterans Network for veterans, servicemembers, and their families.
• Education Resources Education support including VA education resources, the North Carolina Children of Wartime Veterans Scholarship, NC Community Colleges veteran services, and NC Department of Public Instruction support for military families.
• North Carolina Military Hall of Firsts Recognition program acknowledging remarkable individuals who have brought substantial honor and recognition to North Carolina through military excellence or civic service, with annual induction ceremonies.
• Unlock the Veteran & MilSpouse Advantage Roadshow Statewide initiative connecting employers, workforce leaders, and community partners to explore hiring veteran and military-spouse talent, with stops across multiple North Carolina cities throughout 2026.
• Veterans Property Tax Relief Disabled veteran homestead property tax exemption providing the first $45,000 of assessed real property value relief for eligible veterans or their surviving spouses.

Quantifiable outcome

• DMVA has qualified benefits specialists in 12 offices throughout the state
• +2 more outcomes

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Partnerships

23 partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Blue Star FamiliescoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 August 2025Blue Star Families is a national nonprofit that strengthens military families by connecting them with neighbors to create communities of mutual support. DMVA partners with Blue Star Families on the 'Do Your Part' initiative and the North Carolina Military Community Childcare Roundtable 2026 to address childcare challenges facing military families.
• National Governors AssociationcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerNGA is a bipartisan organization of the nation's governors. Through the 'Do Your Part' joint initiative with Blue Star Families, NGA supports states in identifying and implementing policies and programs to enhance military community well-being.
• Operation HomeFrontcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerOperation HomeFront is a national nonprofit providing emergency assistance and support to military families. DMVA partnered with Operation HomeFront to organize the 2026 Military Child of the Year Semifinalist Recognition Event honoring North Carolina's exceptional military children.
• Veterans Bridge HomecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerVeterans Bridge Home is a nonprofit focused on connecting veterans to meaningful careers and community. The organization works with DMVA on employment initiatives and participated in Governor Stein's executive order announcement supporting military communities.
• NC4ME (North Carolina for Military Employment)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerNC4ME is a comprehensive public-private partnership designed to make North Carolina the number one state for military employment. DMVA collaborates with NC4ME on the roadshow events and veteran employment programs, participating in the Business Leader Panels and talent strategy sessions.
• Work for WarriorscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerAn employment center offered by the North Carolina National Guard to increase career opportunities for reserve-component soldiers, veterans, military spouses, and qualifying dependents. Partners with DMVA on employment readiness assessments.
• NCWorks Career CenterscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerState workforce development centers providing employment services for veterans, transitioning service members, and eligible spouses. Collaborates with DMVA on connecting military talent to open jobs and training opportunities.
• NCServesminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerNCServes offers coordinated care and resources to North Carolina's veteran and military community through the NCCare360 platform, providing integrated access to services.
• Hiring Our HeroesminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerA national nonprofit that connects the military community with American businesses to create economic opportunity. Partners with DMVA on employment resources for veterans and military spouses.
• North Carolina Department of CommercecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerState commerce department collaborating with DMVA on workforce development initiatives. Secretary Lee Lilley participates in the Veteran & MilSpouse Advantage Roadshow to connect military talent with opportunities in growing fields like biotech and aerospace.
• NCBiotech (North Carolina Biotechnology Center)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerNCBiotech hosts the Veteran & MilSpouse Advantage Roadshow at their Durham facility. Their MOVE (Military Outreach Veterans Engagement) Boots to Biotech program connects veterans with biotech career pathways, with employer partners including Pfizer, Novo Nordisk, and Amgen.
• PfizerminorGTM or Marketing PartnerPharmaceutical company and MOVE Boots to Biotech employer partner. Pfizer participates in DMVA roadshow events and Business Leader Panels, sharing best practices for integrating veteran talent into the biotech workforce.
• Novo NordiskminorGTM or Marketing PartnerPharmaceutical manufacturer and MOVE Boots to Biotech employer partner. Novo Nordisk participates in DMVA roadshow events to connect with veteran talent for their North Carolina manufacturing sites.
• AmgenminorGTM or Marketing PartnerBiotechnology company and MOVE Boots to Biotech employer partner. Amgen participates in roadshow events, with veteran employee Erik Williams serving as co-lead for the Amgen Veterans Employee Network (AVEN) chapter.
• GE AerospaceminorGTM or Marketing PartnerAerospace manufacturer that joined the Business Leaders panel at roadshow events. GE Aerospace Foundation committed $500,000 to launch FAA Airframe & Powerplant technician training near Fort Bragg, creating career pathways for service members and veterans.
• New Hanover County Veteran ServicesminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerLocal county veteran services organization that organizes Stand Down events for homeless veterans, providing housing assistance, medical support, employment resources, and behavioral health services.
• Nu Hope Community CenterminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCommunity organization in Fayetteville that hosts Community Homeless Veterans Stand Down events in partnership with local VA services and the City of Goldsboro.
• Congressman Brad KnottminorGTM or Marketing PartnerU.S. Congressman who organized the 2026 NC13 Stand Down Event providing on-site VA claims assistance and services for veterans in Harnett County.
• City of JacksonvilleminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerHost city for the 2026 Military Child of the Year Semifinalist Recognition Event, providing venue and support for the event honoring North Carolina's exceptional military children.
• Winston-Salem State UniversityminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerHost venue for the Veteran & MilSpouse Advantage Roadshow stop in Winston-Salem, providing the Cleon F. Thompson Jr. Student Services Center for the event.
• University of North Carolina AshevilleminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerHost venue for the Asheville stop of the Veteran & MilSpouse Advantage Roadshow, providing facilities for the regional workforce event.
• Fayetteville Technical Community CollegecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerHost venue for the North Carolina Military Community Childcare Roundtable 2026, collaborating with DMVA and Blue Star Families to address childcare challenges for military families.
• U.S. Department of Veterans AffairscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerFederal partner with established relationship for coordinating veteran benefits, healthcare (VHA), education resources (GI Bill), and cemetery services. DMVA works with federal VA to ensure veterans are appropriately served.

Scale indicators8 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Texas Veterans Commission: Texas state agency providing benefits claims assistance, employment, housing, and mental health services to veterans — the closest functional analog to NCDMVA in another large military-host state.
• Florida Department of Veterans' Affairs: Florida state agency administering benefits assistance, state veterans nursing homes, and cemeteries for one of the largest veteran populations in the nation; comparable in service portfolio.
• California Department of Veterans Affairs (CalVet): California state agency providing benefits assistance, veterans homes, cemeteries, and farm/homeless veteran programs; the largest state veterans affairs department by population served.
• Virginia Department of Veterans Services: Virginia state agency operating benefits offices, state veterans homes, and cemeteries for one of the largest veteran populations in the U.S.; directly comparable in scope and service mix.
• Georgia Department of Veterans Service: Georgia state agency providing claims assistance, employment, and benefits support to veterans across county service offices; comparable Southeast regional structure to NC.
• South Carolina Department of Veterans' Affairs: Adjacent Southeast state agency providing claims assistance, state veterans homes, and cemetery services to South Carolina veterans; comparable population and service model.

Others

• Hiring Our Heroes: National nonprofit veteran-employment program partnered with DMVA; operates employer-connect and transition programs that overlap with DMVA's employment service line.
• Blue Star Families: National nonprofit partner of DMVA on the Do Your Part initiative and Military Community Childcare Roundtable; provides a national civilian-facing analog to DMVA's military-family support mission.
• NCWorks (North Carolina Works): North Carolina's state workforce development system and direct DMVA partner; both share employment service delivery for veterans and military spouses through Career Centers.

Broad incumbents

• U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs: Federal agency administering veterans benefits, healthcare (VHA), GI Bill, and burial services nationwide. DMVA explicitly coordinates with and supplements the federal VA for service delivery in North Carolina.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/NCDMVA
• Facebookfacebook.com/NC4VETS
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/ncdmva

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Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

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