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Description
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FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE FOR VETERANS: Offers individual grants support expenses such rent/mortgage payments, electricity/gas payments, water/sewer/trash payments, car payments, car insurance payments and or phone/internet payments. The intake process is administered through an online grant management portal, available 24/7. Once the information is received in the portal a grant specialist will complete a brief interview with each applicant before submitting applications for committee review and approval. The trust cannot assist with taxes, child support, speeding tickets, legal fees, payday and interpersonal loans, credit card debt, home repairs, car repairs, food, appliances, and vehicle purchases. Grant awards are provided directly to the landlord, mortgage, utility, etc.
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Defined coverage areas:
Maryland
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Hours Of Operation
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Employees work a hybrid schedule, the office is not open to the public.
Mon: 8AM 4:30PM
Tue: 8AM 4:30PM
Wed: 8AM 4:30PM
Thu: 8AM 4:30PM
Fri: 8AM 4:30PM
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Eligibility
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Eligible Maryland veterans, surviving spouses, and members of the Maryland National Guard experiencing financial hardship are encouraged to apply for one-time financial assistance.
Eligibility: Adult: Yes; Family: Yes;
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Program Fees
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Free
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Application Process
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Must apply online between the first and 15th of the month at https://veterans.maryland.gov/veterans-trust-fund/, must be a veteran, members of the national guard, and surviving spouses of veterans.
• 1st–15th: Applications accepted.
• 16th–23rd: Applications reviewed and decisions finalized.
• 24th–End of Month: Applicants receive a decision on their application
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Documents Required
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All required documents MUST be uploaded as full-page scanned documents. Not able to accept screenshots or partial information from a phone. If all documents are not ready for submission, please submit anyway and an application link to revisit that part of the application will be received. Applications will not be reviewed until all requirements are met. • DD214 Member-4 copy showing Discharge Status • MD Driver's License or State ID (birth certificate/social security card) of Applicant, Spouse/Partner and Dependent(s) • 2 months of Bank Statements • The last 30 days of paystubs or Unemployment Statements • VA Award Letter • Letter of Circumstance • Expense Invoice or Statements as proof of need
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Normal Wait Times
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45 day average processing time
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Programs at this agency
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Maryland Department of Veterans and Military Families, Cemetery Program
Department of Veterans and Military Families, Perry Point Medical Center
Department of Veterans and Military Families, Loch Raven Community Living and Rehabilitation Center
Maryland Department of Veterans and Military Families, Service and Benefits Program
Department of Veterans and Military Families, Loch Raven Outpatient Clinic
Veterans Service and Benefit Program, Silver Spring
Veterans Service and Benefits Program, Harford County
Veterans Service and Benefits Program, Prince George's County
Veterans Service and Benefits Program, Upper Shore Office
Veterans Service and Benefits Program, Lower Shore Office
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Veterans Trust Fund
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410-260-3838 EX 4
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Main Email Address
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[email protected]
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Sites offering this Program
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16 Francis Street
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