Funding Nonprofit USA Cares
USA Cares Military Assistance Response Program (USA Cares assistance)
One-time emergency payments, made directly to your landlord or utility company, for housing, utilities, transportation, and food. No repayment required.
Who it is for
Veterans, service members, and their families facing a temporary financial hardship caused by a service-related incident or a medical problem. Both pre-9/11 and post-9/11 veterans can apply.
Before you start
How you apply: Apply directly to the program.
How to apply
- Start an application at usacares.org/get-help.
- You will be asked for your state and service era, then guided through the request.
Deadline: Applications are accepted anytime. (Rolling, apply any time)
Verified as of 2026-07-03. 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.