Michigan Veterans Trust Fund

The Michigan Veterans Trust Fund provides emergency grants to Michigan Veterans and dependent family members to help them weather short-term financial crisis.

Eligibility

  • Michigan Resident
  • Honorably Discharged with 180 days of service during a wartime period (with exceptions)

Qualifying Wartime Periods

  • WWI April 6, 1917 to November 11, 1918 (until April 1, 1920 if in Russia)
  • WWII December 7, 1941 to December 31, 1946
  • Korea June 27, 1950 to January 31, 1955
  • Vietnam February 28, 1961 to May 7, 1975
  • Persian Gulf August 2, 1990 to Present

Dependents can apply if the veteran is eligible under certain circumstances

Required Documentation

  • Discharge Papers / DD214
  • Proof of Residence
  • Marriage Certificate and Birth Certificates for Minor Children
  • Death Certificate of a Deceased Spouse or Parent
  • Bills or account statements regarding the items for which you are seeking an MVTF grant
  • Documentation of any disability rating
  • Proof of employment or other income
  • Evidence of efforts at other appropriate agencies