Michigan Veterans Trust Fund Emergency Grant
State of Michigan, MVAA
About This Program
The Grant Map catalogs Michigan Veterans Trust Fund Emergency Grant in its Detroit, MI research directory. The record carries audience tags for homeowners and renters; those tags do not establish eligibility or current service coverage.
Michigan Veterans Trust Fund provides one-time emergency financial assistance to veterans and their families facing temporary hardship. Covers emergency home and auto repairs, mortgage/rent, utilities, and property taxes. Veteran must have 180+ days active service with honorable discharge during a wartime era (peacetime veterans 65+ eligible since Dec 2021). Cannot receive more than once every two years. Apply through Wayne County Veterans Services or call 800-MICH-VET.
Wartime-era veteran (or peacetime 65+); one-time every 2 years
Record set last reviewed 2026-04-01. How we verify our data.
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Key Details
- One-time emergency grant, amount based on need
- Covers home repairs, utilities, mortgage, taxes
- Must be wartime-era veteran or peacetime 65+
- Cannot receive more than once every 2 years
- Apply through Wayne County Veterans Services: 313-224-3071
How to Apply
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Track this programProgram phone: 800-642-4838
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Your application paperwork
Documents you will likely need
- Proof you own and live in the home (deed, recent mortgage statement, or property tax bill).
- A government-issued photo ID for every owner on title.
- Proof of military service (DD-214) and, for disability-based grants, your VA disability rating letter.
- A written estimate from a licensed contractor for the work (many programs require this to apply).
- Photos of the problem area or the work to be done.
- The program's own application form, completed (use the official link or phone number on this page).
Requirements vary by program and locality. Confirm the exact rules and application route with the administrator. We can help you prepare your paperwork, but you submit it yourself.
Deadline: Year-round, apply through county Veterans Services
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Frequently asked questions
What audience tags are recorded for Michigan Veterans Trust Fund Emergency Grant in Detroit?
The directory record carries audience tags for homeowners and renters. It also carries a no-income-limit tag. It carries a veteran-related tag. These tags do not establish eligibility; confirm the complete current rules with the administrator.
How do I apply for Michigan Veterans Trust Fund Emergency Grant in Detroit, MI?
Confirm the application route directly with State of Michigan, MVAA; use the cited source on this page as a starting point or call 800-642-4838. Confirm any fee or cost with the administrator.
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