Documents included in the application:

• MFRF Standard Application
• MFRF COVID-19 Application 
• Budget Worksheet
• W-9 Form (Handwritten signatured required)
• Authorization Form

Documents required from veteran:

• DD-214
• Statement letter signed by the veteran (explaining situation and how the military contributed to their current hardship OR proof of hardship as a result of COVID-19 such as job loss)
• Current bills, invoices, estimates, etc.
• Last month bank statements
• Evidence of income (pay stubs, VA compensation, SSA, retirement, cash assistance, unemployment, etc.)
• Prior Year W-2's
• Most recent tax return 1040 form
• Evidence of assets

• Indiana Resident
• Time in Service (12 months of qualifying service)
• Discharge Type (Honorable or Under Honorable Conditions)
• Serving or served during a War Time or National Conflict

Additionally, for applicants applying for COVID-19:

• Removal of the requirement that the veteran’s hardship must have occurred as a result of their military service.
• Removal of the required periods of war or conflict.
• Modification of the $2,500 lifetime limit to allow the IDVA director to approve MFRF requests in excess of $2,500.
• Removal of veteran’s ability to only utilize the fund to the total of $2,500, allowing veterans who have previously used the fund to apply for the MFRF COVID-19 relief.

• Federal gross income cRannot exceed two (2) times the U.S Federal Poverty Guideline
• OR Veteran must have written documentation proving that their position and/or job has been affected by COVID-19, e.g. a letter from an employer, a letter from a supplier.
• Proof of hardship as a result of COVID-19, e.g. a letter from an employer on official letterhead detailing a period in which the veteran will lose income as a result of COVID-19.

• The hardship incurred by the applicant must be a reasonable and logical consequence of the applicant’s service in the Armed Forces or the National Guard 
• OR the hardship incurred by the applicant must be a reasonable and logical consequence of COVID-19 (for COVID special application)
• Directly impacts the applicant's most central and basic living needs

• Standard application is a lifetime maximum of $2,500 in total assistance from the grant 
• For the COVID-19 special application, the director may approve additional funds even if the applicant has received assistance in the past from the standard MFRF

• The department may deny an incomplete application if all required documentation is NOT received within thirty (30) days of the first submission

• Veteran may appeal any decision to the VA Commission

• Food
• Housing
• Utilities
• Medical expenses
• Basic transportation
• Childcare
• Education & employment assistance
• Other essential family support expenses
• Any other items will be considered on a case by case basis

• Personal debts and loans to include, but not limited for credit cards, payday loans, student loans, loans from family & friends, etc.
• Phone, internet and cable bill
• Reimbursement of expenses already paid
• Legal expenses and court costs to include, but not limited for attorney retainer & fees, tickets, child support, income taxes, etc.
• Non-essential day-to-day living expenses

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