Hardship Assistance Grant Program
Provides meaningful, needs‑based support to veterans, their spouses, and un‑remarried surviving spouses who are facing financial strain. Funded through interest earned from the Veterans Postwar Trust Fund, this program helps cover essential medical, dental, optical, hearing, transportation, and housing needs, with grants available across several categories and an annual cap of $5,000 per applicant. Eligibility is based on North Dakota residency, veteran status, income and asset limits, and documented need. Many services—such as dentures, hearing aids, emergency dental care, and specialized medical travel—are paid directly to providers, ensuring fast, reliable assistance when it matters most. The program is designed to be flexible and compassionate, offering exceptions for major medical needs, clear appeal rights, and safeguards to ensure funds reach veterans who truly need them.
IMPACT Hardship Assistance Grant Program
Provides fast, compassionate financial support to North Dakota veterans and their families when unexpected challenges create an immediate need. This once‑in‑a‑lifetime grant offers up to $5,000 to help cover urgent expenses that aren’t supported by other programs — from emergency repairs and essential bills to critical medical needs. Eligibility is based on veteran status, North Dakota residency, income and asset limits, and documented hardship, ensuring assistance reaches those who need it most. Payments are made directly to vendors for quick relief, and the program includes flexible considerations for medical expenses, travel, and other verified needs. With a streamlined application process, clear appeal rights, and a mission centered on dignity and stability, the IMPACT Grant is designed to help veterans regain their footing during life’s toughest moments.
Housing Assistance Program Grant
Provides vital financial support to veterans and their families who are facing housing‑related hardship. This program helps eligible applicants overcome barriers to safe, stable housing by offering assistance with essential costs such as deposits, rent, or other approved housing needs. Eligibility is based on veteran status, North Dakota residency, and reasonable income and asset limits, ensuring the program reaches those who need it most. Applications are reviewed with care, and clear appeal rights are available if a request is denied. Payments are made directly to property managers or vendors for fast, reliable support, and safeguards are in place to prevent conflicts of interest in the approval process. The Housing Assistance Program is designed to promote stability, dignity, and security—helping veterans maintain or regain safe housing when life becomes difficult.
If you’re interested in applying or want to learn more, contact your local Veteran Service Officer (VSO).
Need to appeal a decision? You can submit your appeal online!