Funding Opportunity Title: Funding for Bills, Groceries, and other Necessities Assistance
Description of Funding Opportunity: This funding opportunity was created to help supplement expenses associated with bills, groceries, and other necessities for veterans of the United States military. Here are a few examples of what the funding can be used for:
- electricity bills
- grocery expenses
- phone, internet, & television bills
- natural gas bills
- rent
- transportation
- Emergency Alert Systems (LifeAlert, Medical Guardian, MobileHelp, etc.)
- water & sewer bills
- clothing, bedding, furniture, appliances
If you need funding for something that is not listed above, you can still submit your request and our Board of Directors will review the request for approval.
Entry Period and Winner Announcements: This funding opportunity will open at the beginning of each month and close at the end of each month, unless otherwise noted on this page. Winners will be announced at the end of the following month. (Example: For entries submitted between January 1- January 31, a winner will be notified by the end of February.)
Amount of Funding: up to $100
Eligibility Requirements:
- Applicants must be a veteran of the United States military; you can fill the application out on behalf of the veteran
- Applicants must complete the funding application at the bottom of this page.
- Applicant must complete a short explanation that explains why they are requesting this funding. (100 to 200 words)
- Applicants must include proof of expenses. Examples include receipt or bill
Apply Below
Instructions: To apply for this funding opportunity, complete all sections of the form below. Anything left incomplete will result in the application being denied.
Explanation Requirements: Using 100 to 200 words, please explain to us why you are requesting this funding. As you are writing, you should include the following:
- Tell us all about the you and/or the veteran you are completing this application for
- What will the funds be used for? Be specific about how this money will help you.
- Tell us specifics about any fees/costs that you have received or will receive
Upload a file: You must send us proof of what you intend to use the funds for. You can submit a receipt for an item you purchased, screenshot of an item you intend to purchase, a bill/invoice from an education institution or business, or similar types of documentation. You will only be able to upload one file.
The only personal information that can be shown in your document is your name. You should remove all other personal and private information from the file you upload! For your safety, cover up or black out any private information such as addresses, birthdates, social security numbers, account numbers, etc.
