During a time of natural disaster, eligible Veterans or the surviving spouse of a Veteran may be eligible for a Disaster Relief Grant.
Disaster Relief Grants become available when the Governor declares a state of emergency and publishes an executive order authorizing the Minnesota Department of Veterans Affairs to provide financial assistance to affected Veterans or the surviving spouse of a Veteran in the counties specified in the executive order.
The Disaster Relief Grant amount varies with each state of emergency and is based on available funding. The grant, when authorized, can be paid through a reimbursement process directly to the Veteran or surviving spouse, or via direct payment to an authorized contractor or vendor.
Please contact your County Veterans Service Officer for more information or assistance in applying for Disaster Relief benefits. Find your CVSO at www.macvso.org or by calling 1-888-LinkVet (546-5838), MDVA's one-stop customer service line for all Minnesota Veterans and their families.
Applications relating to Executive Order 24-09 were accepted though Nov. 30, 2024.
