If you are having temporary financial issues and require assistance with utility bills, vehicle or home repairs, medical bills or other debts, please contact MVAA at 800-MICH-VET (800-642-4838) or fill out and submit an Emergency Assistance Form. Be sure to specify the amount requested, the reason you are applying for assistance and how quickly it is needed.
Please note that information submitted on this form will be used to connect you with available resources, including the Michigan Veterans Trust Fund. However, it is not a Trust Fund application.
An MVAA resource center representative will be in contact within 48 hours once the form has been submitted to help connect you with available resources. Additional information may be required.
County Soldier and Sailor Relief Funds may be available to assist with emergency expenses and burial costs. Contact your county veteran services office for eligibility information.
The Michigan Veterans Trust Fund provides emergency grants to Michigan veterans and dependent family members to help them weather short-term financial crisis.
MVTF grants may be applied for through the MVTF county committee serving the veterans county of residence. All applications are investigated and decided upon in confidence. Veterans may request a personal hearing before the county committee when their application is being considered. Additionally, veterans have the right to appeal to the MVTF Board of Trustees if the application is denied at the county level, and will be provided with the opportunity to appear before the board to present information and answer questions.
Eligibility
Michigan resident
Honorably discharged with:
180 days of service during a period of war (90 days for WWI veterans)
180 days of active duty with award of Armed Forces or Navy/Marine Corps Expeditionary Medal (for service in places such as Grenada, Lebanon, Berlin, Persian Gulf, Mayaguez Operation or Desert Storm)
Less than 180 days of wartime service due to service-incurred disability
Wartime service includes the following periods:
WWI - April 6,1917 - November 11, 1918 (Until April 1, 1920 if in service in Russia)
WWII - December 7, 1941 - December 31, 1946
Korea - June 27, 1950 - January 31, 1955
Vietnam - February 28, 1961 - May 7, 1975
Persian Gulf - August 2, 1990 - present
If a veteran has less than 180 days of active duty during these eras, duty in more than one period may be combined.
Dependents can apply if veteran is eligible under certain circumstances
Needed documentation
Discharge papers, separation report or DD-214 (showing the dates of active duty and the character of the release);
Proof of residence (driver's license, voter registration, state I.D.)
Marriage certificate and birth certificates for minor children (legal dependents)
Death certificate of a deceased spouse or parent
Bills or account statements regarding the items for which you are seeking an MVTF grant
Please note, information submitted on the Emergency Assistance Form will be used to connect you with available resources, including the Michigan Veterans Trust Fund. However, it is not a Trust Fund application. If it is determined that your application meets the criteria for Trust Fund assistance, you will be contacted for more information.
You may also contact the MVTF at 800-MICH-VET (800-642-4838) or P.O. Box 30104, Lansing, MI, 48909.
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