Maryland Veterans Trust Fund (Veterans Trust Fund)
A one-time grant to help a veteran, surviving spouse, or Maryland National Guard member get through a short-term financial hardship, such as help with housing, utility, or transportation costs. The fund is a nonprofit that operates as a core program of the state veterans department.
Who it is for
Maryland veterans, surviving spouses, and Maryland National Guard members facing a financial hardship. The program page does not post the specific income or discharge requirements; call the number below to ask if you qualify before you apply.
Focus: Surviving spouses and families, National Guard and Reserve
Before you start
How you apply: Apply directly to the program.
How to apply
- Check the Financial Support page on veterans.maryland.gov before applying. As of this verification, the fund had paused new applications while it worked through a backlog of existing requests.
- If applications are open, complete the online or paper Veterans Trust Fund application and submit proof of the bill or hardship as instructed on the page.
- Call 410-260-3838 or 866-793-1577 (Maryland Relay 7-1-1) with questions or for help completing the application.
Deadline: Applications are normally accepted on a rolling basis, but as of this verification the fund had temporarily paused new applications due to high demand. Check the page before applying. (Rolling, apply any time)
Verified as of 2026-07-05. Resources are checked periodically against their official source. Details, amounts, and deadlines change. Confirm the current information on the official page before you rely on it.