Assistance to Needy Veterans Grant (Subsistence Aid and Health Care Aid)
Emergency cash help for living costs and health care: up to $3,000 in subsistence aid per 12 months and a $7,500 combined lifetime limit, including set amounts for dental, vision, and hearing care.
Who it is for
Wisconsin veterans facing financial hardship who have already tried all other sources of help. Subsistence aid requires showing a loss of income, such as from illness or job loss. Some military family members also qualify, including unremarried surviving spouses, dependent children of veterans who died in service, and spouses and children of activated or deployed service members.
Focus: Surviving spouses and families
Before you start
How you apply: Apply through a partner organization.
Applications go through your County or Tribal Veterans Service Office.
How to apply
- Contact your County or Tribal Veterans Service Office. They help you apply for free.
- Bring documentation of your income loss or the health care need.
Deadline: Applications are accepted anytime. (Rolling, apply any time)
Amount: Up to $3,000 subsistence aid per 12 months; $7,500 combined lifetime limit
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.