Emergency Assistance Funds

State Grants

Douglas County is the recipient of a state grant providing emergency assistance to Veterans struggling with housing (mortgage and rent payments), transportation, employment, healthcare and other emergency needs.

To apply for the Veteran’s assistance funds through June 2025 please fill out the form below.

Eligibility Criteria:

Have been separated through an other than dishonorable discharge (the applicant must provide proof of service and discharge type. The standard issue DD-214 is the preferred method but any document issued by a respected third-party government organization that validates the character of service, either directly or implied, may be considered by the reviewing body for acceptance while the applicant is awaiting delivery of the DD-214, if applicable.)
Have a genuine need for the grant. (the following are examples of proof of need: transportation needs, medical assistance, ADA home modification assistance, prescriptions, food, rent/mortgage eviction correspondence, etc.)|
Be a resident of Douglas County (this may be validated through documents such as utility bills, or other like documents that show mail received at residence. Mortgages and driver license will not be considered as these validate ownership or past residences but not necessarily current residences.)

Veterans Emergency Assistance Application

Date
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Name*
First Last
Address*
Street Address City State / Province / Region ZIP / Postal Code
Phone*
Email*
Verification
DD214 - other than Dishonorable Discharge
Accepted file types: pdf, Max. file size: 256 MB.
Please attach copy of DD-214 . Only pdf files will be accepted.
Douglas County Resident
Accepted file types: pdf, Max. file size: 256 MB.
Please attach a copy of any of the following: Driver's License; Property Tax Receipt, Utility Bill, etc. Only pdf files will be accepted.
Bill or mortgage statement or lease agreement (Vendor will be paid directly). Only pdf files will be accepted.
Accepted file types: pdf, Max. file size: 256 MB.
What is your short term emergency financial request?*
What is your long term plan or solution to your current financial situation?*
Acknowledgment and Acceptance
By typing my name below I acknowledge that all gift cards and food cards are to be used only for healthy foods or other specifically designated items. This excludes the purchase of all alcohol and tobacco products. I agree that I will mail a copy of my purchase receipts to the Douglas County Office of Veterans Affairs no later than seven (7) days of the purchase on the issued gift card or voucher.
Veteran's Name*

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Veterans

Emergency Assistance Funds

State Grants

Veterans Emergency Assistance Application

Verification

Acknowledgment and Acceptance