ELIGIBILITY

• Michigan resident

• Honorably discharged with:

  • 180 days of active duty with award of Armed Forces or Navy/Marine Corps Expeditionary Medal (for service in places such as Grenada, Lebanon, Berlin, Persian Gulf, Mayaguez Operation or Desert Storm)

  • Less than 180 days of wartime service due to service-incurred disability

    • Wartime service includes the following periods:

      • WWII – December 7, 1941 – December 31, 1946

      • Korea – June 27, 1950 – January 31, 1955

      • Vietnam – February 28, 1961 – May 7, 1975

      • Persian Gulf  – August 2, 1990 – present

      • If a veteran has less than 180 days of active duty during these eras, duty in more than one period may be combined. 

      • Dependents can apply if veteran is eligible under certain circumstances

HOW DO I APPLY FOR ASSITANCE FROM THE VCCF ?

Grant applications are accepted online only and are reviewed monthly.  

NEEDED DOCUMENTATION

• Discharge papers, separation report or DD-214 (showing the dates of active duty and the character of the release);

• Proof of residence (driver’s license, voter registration, state I.D.)

• Marriage certificate and birth certificates for minor children (legal dependents)

• Death certificate of a deceased spouse or parent

• Bills or account statements regarding the items for which you are seeking an VCCF grant

• Documentation of any disability rating

• Proof of employment or other income

• Evidence of efforts at other appropriate agencies

WHEN ARE APPLICATIONS REVIEWED?

• Assistance applications are reviewed monthly and may be made directly to the organization to resolve the financial crisis and not to the Veteran.

WHEN ARE FUNDS DISBURSED?

Upon receipt of your signed agreement, funds will be disbursed. Funds may be made directly to the organization to resolve the financial crisis and not to the Veteran.

You may request financial assistance only once per year.  To qualify for financial assistance you must provide a copy of the  bill or invoice that you need help with.