Are there any grants out there for veterans?
Two of the most important grants for disabled veterans with qualifying medical conditions come from the Department of Veterans Affairs; the Specially Adapted Housing Grant and the Special Home Adaptation Grant.
Can veterans get financial help?
When times are hard and money is short, RSL DefenceCare is there to help veterans and their families.
Do veterans pay property taxes in Indiana?
A disabled veteran in Indiana may receive a property tax exemption of up to $24,960 if the veteran served honorably during any period of wartime and is 100 percent disabled as a result from service, or is at least 62 years of age with at least a 10 percent service-connected disability.
What is VA debt relief?
Virginia debt relief is the relief of unsecured debt, like credit card debt and student loan debt. Pacific Debt offers its debt relief program in the form of debt settlement. The program is aimed at getting Virginia residents out of debt for substantially less than what they currently owe.
What grants are available for military?
What financial aid does the government offer for military service or for family members of military personnel?
- Reserve Officers’ Training Corps (ROTC) Scholarships.
- Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) Education Benefits.
- Iraq and Afghanistan Service Grant or Additional Federal Pell Grant Funds.
What is SHA grant?
The VA Special Housing Adaptation Grant (SHA) is offered to disabled veterans with qualifying service-connected medical issues. SHA can help these veterans buy, build, or modify a permanent residence or the residence of a qualifying family member where the veteran will live full-time.
What is the SAH program?
The Specially Adapted Housing (SAH) program offers grants to service members and Veterans with certain severe service-connected disabilities. The grants assist with building, remodeling or purchasing an adapted home.
How much does a GVS grant in Indiana cost?
The GVS program is designed to provide support to Indiana’s non-profit organizations that serve Indiana Veterans and are registered with the Indiana Secretary of State. The grant amounts will be between $25,000 and $150,000 depending on each applicant’s need for funds, the availability of funding, and the volume of eligible applicants.
How to apply for veterans benefits in Indiana?
When applying for state veteran benefits please include evidence of service-connected disabilities and proof of military service (DD214 or NGB-23) if these documents are available. If we only receive an application we will request your service dates and disability rating information from the USDVA Indianapolis regional office .
What makes an Indiana veteran eligible for a tax deduction?
1. a pension certificate or award of compensation issued by the United States Department of Veterans Affairs OR a certificate of eligibility issued by the Indiana Department of Veterans Affairs after determination that the individuals disability and service dates qualify the individual to receive a deduction.
What is the mission of the Indiana Department of Veterans Affairs?
The mission of the Indiana Department of Veterans Affairs is to assist Hoosier Veterans, service personnel, their dependents and/or survivors in obtaining every benefit and advantage due them under the laws of the State of Indiana and the United States.
