The Michigan Veteran Trust Fund (MVTF) provides emergency grants to Michigan veterans and dependent family members to help them weather a short-term financial crisis. All applications are investigated and decided upon in confidence. Veterans have the right to appeal the decision to the state board if assistance is denied at the county level.
The Kent County board meets the 1st Wednesday of every month unless a holiday
- Eligibility requirements:
- Honorable discharge
- 180 days of military service during a war period
- Less than 180 days of wartime due to service-incurred disability
- Dependents can apply if veteran is eligible under certain circumstances
Use the map to the right to connect with a Veteran Service Officer to determine eligibility and begin the application process!