Purple Heart Foundation Services

The Grant recipient must be either: (a) an honorably discharged veteran and be able to provide a copy of his/her DD214 when requested; or (b) the widow or widower of an honorably discharged veteran and be able to provide a copy of the veteran’s DD214 and marriage and death certificates. All applicants must submit a completed Veteran’s Critical Assistance Grant application.

• Veterans Critical Assistance Grant funds may be used for past due bills and emergency debts such as but not limited to, past due rent, utilities, car payments, minor car repairs, medical bill payments and more.  Bills must be delinquent to be considered. Grant funds are paid directly to the creditor and statements showing name, address, account numbers and current balance must be provided.  Screen shots are not acceptable because they do not show all the needed information. The total balance due to the creditor (or creditors) at the time of this application cannot exceed $2,500.00. The Foundation grant policy prohibits paying down debts.
• Grant funds cannot be used for expenses such as major home repairs, auto replacements, taxes, past-due child support, tuition, fines of any kind, security deposits or first month’s rent, legal fees, or credit card debt.

Veterans Critical Assistance Grant funds may be used for past due bills and emergency debts such as but not limited to, past due rent, utilities, car payments, minor car repairs, medical bill payments and more.  Bills must be delinquent to be considered. Grant funds are paid directly to the creditor and statements showing name, address, account numbers and current balance must be provided.  Screen shots are not acceptable because they do not show all the needed information. The total balance due to the creditor (or creditors) at the time of this application cannot exceed $2,500.00. The Foundation grant policy prohibits paying down debts.

1. The Foundation does not reimburse the veteran for previous bill payments or repair payments.All requests must be approved by the grant committee before funds are paid.
2. Once approved, Veteran Critical Assistance Grants are paid directly to the creditor by the Purple Heart Foundation, not to the veteran.
3. Except for minor car repairs, bills must be delinquent to be considered. The veteran must be able to provide a current copy of the past-due statements or notice and/or cut-off notices. Screen shots are not acceptable unless they include the name, address, and account number of the veteran, the balance due, and where the payments are to be mailed.
4. An invoice/estimate will be needed for all car repairs from a licensed garage or dealership for committee review. You will be notified whether the committee will fund the repair.
5. The Foundation does not make on-line payments. Payments are made to creditors by check and mailed through the Post Office by first-class mail.
6. One lifetime grant per veteran. Recipients of the Veteran Critical Assistance grant program may not re-apply for this grant and/or will not be approved for more than one grant.
7. The total grant amount may not exceed $2,500.00. If approved, the grant amount will be for the total of the allowable bills submitted not to exceed $2,500.00. Some grants will not reach the $2,500.00 limit.
8. Partial payments or payments to reduce a debt are prohibited, therefore grant applications will not be approved if the past due debt owed exceeds the maximum grant amount of $2,500.00.
9. Grants may NOT be processed for expenses such as taxes, child support, fines/fees associated with civil or criminal offenses, motor vehicle registrations, licenses, tuition, credit card debt or personal loans., or security deposits or first-month’s rent. All submitted bills are subject to review by the grant committee.
10. Those receiving grant funds will be required to sign the grant acceptance and publicity release form provided by the Purple Heart Foundation prior to receiving the grant.
11. Those receiving grant funds will be required to write an acknowledgment letter to the Purple Heart Foundation’s Board of Directors.

NOTE: The grant application date cannot be submitted prior to the billing past due date. Once the bill is in past due status, you can submit your application. Once your bill is past due and you have a statement from the creditor indicating past due status, you can submit a grant. Grant applications will be held for 21 days. If the veteran does not send the requested documents within 21 days, the grant application will be closed. Grants are made on a first-come, first-served basis, so it is important to send your documentation as soon as we contact you.