WEST LAFAYETTE — A two-year, $3.5 million grant from Lilly Endowment Inc. will help support the Military Family Research Institute (MFRI) at Purdue University as it continues its work to improve the lives of members of the military, veterans and their families.

MFRI works to expand opportunities for military members, veterans and their families by providing research to help mental health providers, public policymakers, employers and leaders in higher education better understand the issues affecting the military community. This includes helping civilian leaders see the value of bringing military and veteran families into community leadership roles.