Starting Monday, April 6, MDVA started accepting applications from Minnesota veterans who have been financially impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic. MDVA will award one-time financial relief grants in the amount of $1,000. Funding is available for both Disaster Relief Grants and Special Needs Grants.
Eligible applicants must be:
- A veteran or the surviving spouse of a deceased veteran as defined by MN Statute 197.447.
- A Minnesota resident.
- Negatively financial impacted by COVID-19.
To apply for the Disaster Relief Grant:
You have 3 options:
- Contact your local County Veterans Service Officer (CVSO). To find one, visit MACVSO.org.
- Contact an MDVA Field Operations Representative at FO.MDVA@state.mn.us.
- Apply online at MinnesotaVeteran.org/COVIDRelief.
To apply for the Special Needs Grant:
You have 3 options:
- Contact your local County Veterans Service Officer (CVSO). To find one, visit MACVSO.org.
- Contact an MDVA Field Operations Representative at FO.MDVA@state.mn.us.
- Apply online at MinnesotaVeteran.org/COVIDRelief.
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