Emergency Grants
Public Act 214 of 1899, is an act to provide relief for honorably discharged veterans and the indigent wives, widows and minor children of such indigent or deceased veterans. The Kent County Indigent Veteran's Relief Fund is intended for emergency financial or living hardship situations. The Kent County Department of Veterans'Affairs Committee will ensure that the resources Of the Emergency Renal Fund are used in a manner that is most effective in alleviating and preventing living hardship situations that promote self reliance and sustainability
- Real Assistance - Aid that will correct the emergency permanently.
- Stewardship - Serve the maximum number of veterans in an equable manner.
Key Definitions
Veteran: For purposes of the Kent County Indigent Veteran's Relief Fund, a veteran is a person who served 1 day in the active military forces for purposes other than training during a period of war or who received the armed forces expeditionary or other campaign service medal during an emergency condition and who was discharged or released from active duty under honorable conditions. A "veteran" also includes those individuals who died while in active duty with any American military force as provided in MOLD 35.21.
Eligible Dependent: The spouse or the unmarried surviving spouse or child less than 18 years of age or disabled before age 18 or parent as allowed by IRS of a veteran who meets the above criteria. The spouse or children of an active duty service member during the continuance of present hostilities and prior to their discharge.
Resident: A veteran is a resident of Kent County if he/she maintains an actual residence in the County and intends to make the County his/her permanent home as verified by appropriate documentation.
Indigent: A veteran is indigent if he/she has no money, property or insufficient money or property available to pay for his/her immediate need such as food, clothing, shelter, medical care or other emergency financial needs.
Proof of Need: Proofs required at time of application may include but are not limited to, Employment layoff notice, Bank foreclosure notice,Rent or Mortgage late notice, Utility shutoff notice, Eviction notice,Repossession notice, Collection notice, Doctor/Dentist statement of need, or other documentation to prove financial need. Documentation must be in writing and verifiable.
Proof of Veteran or Active duty status: War time service as defined by Public Act 190 of 1965 (MCLA 35.61), DD2I4 or similar document,orders to active duty (not for training).
Proof of Dependency: Birth Certificates, Marriage license, Divorce Decree, Adoption Certificate, Court Order, Income tax return/IRS guidelines.
Proof of Income: Social Security award. Veterans Administration award of pension, compensation, education or insurance, Employer letter, pay stub, or IRS statement, Unemployment compensation letter, Department of Social Services income,Workers compensation,Child Support.
Proof of Assets: Cash on Hand, Checking and Savings Accounts,Investments, Trusts. Assets such as your vehicle, personal residence and personal belongings are not counted.Michigan Veterans Trust Fund - Emergency Grant Program
ELIGIBILITY: Honorable Discharge
HOW TO APPLY: Call and make appointment and insure the applicant knows what documents and information will be needed. 616-632-5722
WHAT IS NEEDED:
Veteran: For purposes of the Kent County Indigent Veteran's Relief Fund, a veteran is a person who served 1 day in the active military forces for purposes other than training during a period of war or who received the armed forces expeditionary or other campaign service medal during an emergency condition and who was discharged or released from active duty under honorable conditions. A "veteran" also includes those individuals who died while in active duty with any American military force as provided in MOLD 35.21.
Eligible Dependent: The spouse or the unmarried surviving spouse or child less than 18 years of age or disabled before age 18 or parent as allowed by IRS of a veteran who meets the above criteria. The spouse or children of an active duty service member during the continuance of present hostilities and prior to their discharge.
Resident: A veteran is a resident of Kent County if he/she maintains an actual residence in the County and intends to make the County his/her permanent home as verified by appropriate documentation.
Indigent: A veteran is indigent if he/she has no money, property or insufficient money or property available to pay for his/her immediate need such as food, clothing, shelter, medical care or other emergency financial needs.
Proof of Need: Proofs required at time of application may include but are not limited to, Employment layoff notice, Bank foreclosure notice,Rent or Mortgage late notice, Utility shutoff notice, Eviction notice,Repossession notice, Collection notice, Doctor/Dentist statement of need, or other documentation to prove financial need. Documentation must be in writing and verifiable.
Proof of Veteran or Active duty status: War time service as defined by Public Act 190 of 1965 (MCLA 35.61), DD2I4 or similar document,orders to active duty (not for training).
Proof of Dependency: Birth Certificates, Marriage license, Divorce Decree, Adoption Certificate, Court Order, Income tax return/IRS guidelines.
Proof of Income: Social Security award. Veterans Administration award of pension, compensation, education or insurance, Employer letter, pay stub, or IRS statement, Unemployment compensation letter, Department of Social Services income,Workers compensation,Child Support.
Proof of Assets: Cash on Hand, Checking and Savings Accounts,Investments, Trusts. Assets such as your vehicle, personal residence and personal belongings are not counted.Michigan Veterans Trust Fund - Emergency Grant Program
ELIGIBILITY: Honorable Discharge
- 180 days during a period of war
- 180 days of active duty with award of Armed Forces/Navy Expeditionary Medal
- Less than 180 days of above* due to service-incurred disability
- Dependents can apply if veteran is eligible under certain circumstances
HOW TO APPLY: Call and make appointment and insure the applicant knows what documents and information will be needed. 616-632-5722
WHAT IS NEEDED:
- Military discharge document (DD2I4 or other)
- Proof of Residence
- Documents for Dependents
- Proof of Income and Expenses
- Other documents depending on types of assistance