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State of Minnesota Department of Veterans Services COVID-19 Grants
To qualify for the COVID-19 Grants, applicants must be:
- A Veteran as defined by MN Statute 197.447, and
- A Minnesota Resident, and
- Have been negatively financial impacted by COVID-19.
* Note: Two Veterans married to each other are both authorized to apply for and receive the disaster relief grant.
1. COVID-19 Disaster Relief Grant ($1,000.00)
Please indicate which qualifying eligibility criteria you are applying under:
☐ The applicant or their legal dependent have/had a confirmed case of COVID-19.
☐ A healthcare provider has determined that the applicant’s presence in the workplace would jeopardize their own health or the health of others because of likely exposure to COVID-19 (i.e. told to quarantine by a medical professional).
☐ A healthcare provider determined that the applicant’s health was jeopardized because of diagnosed underlying health condition(s) which would have put them at increased risk if exposed to COVID-19 in the workplace
☐ An applicant is or was under legal isolation or legal quarantine (Minn. Stat. 144.419) related to a diagnosis of COVID-19 or they are/were caring for a dependent under legal isolation or legal quarantine (this is not common).
☐ The applicant’s employer directs them not to report to work for COVID-19-related reasons
☐ The applicant’s workplace is closed for COVID-19-related health and safety reasons and applicant is excused from work duties and cannot be reassigned
☐ The applicant is financially impacted by a school or care provider closure due to COVID-19
2. COVID-19 Distant Leaning Grant ($3,000.00
Please indicate which qualifying eligibility criteria you are applying under:
☐ A parent had to reduce or eliminate work in order to accommodate the implementation of distance learning for their child
☐ The child was newly enrolled in a private school, daycare setting, homeschooling program, or similar business in order to accommodate their parent’s employment and to facilitate the school district’s current learning implementation of distance learning or hybrid modality for their child
☐ The parent has newly employed a tutor, nanny, non-parental family member, or other similar arrangement to coach, mentor, and implement distance learning for their child.
3. COVID-19 Special Needs Grant ($3,000.00)
COVID-19 SPECIAL NEEDS GRANT CHECKLIST - $3000
___ Completed MDVA-1
___ Copy of veteran’s DD-214 or discharge papers or equivalent
___ Proof of MN Residency (MN DL/ID Card, Voter Reg., Utility Bill)
___ A Letter from the veteran describing how he/she has suffered financial loss as a result of COVID-19
___ Documentation supporting eligibility criteria (Letter from Dr, Employer, Daycare/School etc.)
___ Documentation demonstrating financial loss if not indicated in supporting documentation of eligibility criteria (i.e. pay stubs showing hours prior to 3/13/2020, letter from employer, confirmation of unemployment insurance: Apply at https://www.uimn.org/ , Hospitalization records and/or bills etc.)
___ Monthly Expense Worksheet MDVA 7
___ Proof of Household Income i.e. Paystubs or other documentation; if self-employed, previous year’s tax return, social security statements, and if available current year’s financial statement, Soc Sec Statements
___ Two most recent detailed bank statements (All Pages) for checking, savings, and other financial statements including investment and IRA’s (does not include value of residence or autos)
___ Current invoices/bills for which assistance is being requested
___ Surviving spouse applicants: Copy of death certificate if spouse passed away somewhere other than MN
___ For eligibility criteria based upon dependents: Copy of birth certificate showing parental relationship to applicant if the child was born outside of Minnesota (staff can verify MN born dependents)
___ Copy of Marriage Certificate if marriage took place outside of MN
___ Home Repairs: At least two estimates
___ Shelter Assistance: MDVA-5 Shelter Expense Form
___ Mortgage: Current Mortgage Statement
___ Rent: Lease (Mortgage or Rent payments can be requested for more than one month)
Assistance Can Be Requested For:
- Financial assistance is paid directly to the creditor or vendor providing services. Financial assistance is not reimbursed to the applicant or applicant’s family member. Assistance may be provided for the items listed below and if the expenditure is an emergent issue and incurred during the timeframe of the governor’s declared emergency (3/13/2020-TBD). Assistance can be requested for more than one item.
Rent/Mortgage/Contract for Deed
Security Deposits
Property Taxes
Furnace/AC Unit
Home Repairs Related to Habitability
Utility Bills
Medical Bills
Major Appliances
Auto Loan Payments
Auto Repairs
Auto Insurance
If you think you may qualify Please call 320-693-5445 or email the Meeker County Veterans Service Office: Donald.dufner@co.meeker.mn.us or Linda.Boedigheimer@co.meeker.mn.us