Veteran's Relief Grant (Veteran's Relief Grant)
A once-per-lifetime financial grant to help a veteran or dependent get through a time of hardship. Requests are reviewed case by case, and any approved amount is paid directly to the vendors the veteran chooses in the application.
Who it is for
Minnesota veterans and their dependents facing a financial hardship who can show they will be stable going forward once they get this one-time help. Because it is once per lifetime, it is meant for a real crisis, not ongoing support.
Focus: Homeless or at risk, Surviving spouses and families
Before you start
How you apply: Apply through a partner organization.
You apply through your County Veterans Service Officer, who helps you for free.
How to apply
- Contact your County Veterans Service Officer (find yours at macvso.org or call 1-888-546-5838) and ask about the Veteran's Relief Grant.
- Work with the CVSO to show the hardship, list the vendors who would be paid, and explain how you will stay stable after this one-time help.
- MDVA reviews the request case by case and pays any approved amount directly to your chosen vendors.
Deadline: Open year-round. It can be used only once in a veteran's lifetime. (Rolling, apply any time)
Verified as of 2026-07-06. 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.