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The Commission administers the “Delaware Veterans Trust Fund” which provides financial assistance or grants to veterans with a minimum discharge of general discharge under honorable conditions to cover costs associated with medical and dental needs; medical transportation; homelessness support; home repairs and safety modifications; household utilities; and educational or retraining programs.

The Trust Fund is administered by the Delaware Commission of Veterans Affairs to assist veterans in financial emergencies.

Applicants must submit their DD214 – and demonstrate that:

• There is an EMERGENCY financial need.
• There are no other programs or agencies that can assist in this financial emergency.
• The funds will assist the veteran recover from the financial emergency; the veteran will sustain themselves independently; or through assistance from other support /benefits programs

Application is below. Veterans who need assistance completing the Veteran Trust Fund Application may contact your local Veterans Service Officer (VSO).

New Castle County – VSO: (302) 365-8231
Kent County – DCVA Main Office: (302) 739-2792
Sussex County – VSO: (302) 648-3068

Delaware National Guard and Reserve Emergency Relief Assistance Fund (DNGREAF) provides financial Grants to eligible members of the National Guard or Reserves whose units are based within the State of Delaware. Eligible members may apply for a Grant to alleviate serious financial hardship.

Situations that may be alleviated include, but are not limited to, payments to avoid eviction or foreclosure, utilities to prevent disconnection, vehicle payments to prevent repossession, temporary pay problems, illness, injury, recent loss of employment, natural disaster or destruction of property by fire, water or other man-made destruction.

Applications are reviewed at the regular DNGREAF Board meeting on the 4th Thursday of every month. For consideration at the monthly meeting, Applications with proper Supporting Documents must be received by the DNGREAF Board President, no later than 1500 hours on the Monday prior to the meeting.

See Application below.

To request assistance in completing the application process, contact any DE Soldier/Airmen & Family Readiness Office, to include:

302-326-7788 : Delaware National Guard
302-677-3120 : Dover Air Force Base

Help is here to pay your rent and Delmarva power bill.

If you have experienced loss of income due to the pandemic, we have good news. Financial assistance for your rent and Delmarva Power bill is now available to individuals who never imagined they could apply.

See flyer attached for full details.

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