Thursday, November 21st, 2024

Crisis Response Grant

You have reached Military Friends Foundation Crisis Response Grant. If you are in an emergency situation, dial 911 immediately.

If your military family has been impacted by a crisis including having a service member critically injured overseas or stateside; a residential fire resulting in significant or total loss of residence; a severe debilitating illness; natural disaster resulting in significant or total loss of residence; severe medical injury or accident; emergency travel for a deployed servicemember in a combat zone or other unexpected crisis situation then you may qualified for assistance.

Active military stationed in Massachusetts, Massachusetts National Guardmembers, Reservists who reside in Massachusetts, and Massachusetts Gold Star Families of all eras may apply. We seek to respond within 1 business day to your inquiry however we encourage you to call us directly at 1-84-HELP-VETS to expedite assistance.

If you are are seeking assistance for basic needs, such as shelter, housing assistance, clothing or food, please review the Military Friends Foundation Basic Needs Grant application. If you are a Casualty Officer seeking support for a family whose servicemember died while on active duty please visit our Military Friends Foundation Casualty Assistance Grant application.

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Crisis Response Grant Application

Please know that our thoughts are with your family during this difficult time. The application below is designed to initiate a Military Friends Foundation Crisis Response grant request. We understand this is a very difficult time for your family and you can fill out the form to the best of you ability however don't be concerned if you do not have all of the information requested. If you would prefer to call us directly, we can assist you with completing the form over the phone. Our phone number is 1-84-HELP-VETS and please indicate you are a military family seeking Crisis Response Grant assistance.

Applicant Name*
Relationship to Servicemember*
Servicemembers Branch of Service*
Military/Duty Classification*
Rating/Pay Grade (e.g. E-5)*
Rank (e.g. Sergeant or SGT)*
Servicemembers Name*
First Last
Applicant Address*
Street Address City State ZIP Code
Servicemember's Location of most recent deployment (e.g. Afghanistan, Kuwait, Jordan, name of stateside military base)*
Military Unit Servicemember Most Recently Assigned To
Applicant Civilian Email*
Applicant Phone Number (We may contact you via phone day or evening)*
Number Dependents Living in Applicant's Household
Applicant's Civilian Employer(s)*
Date of Incident (Crisis Response Grants typically must be initiated within 72 hours of the crisis)*
Please explain the crisis your military family is experiencing to the best of your ability. Please describe the type of immediate support that would be most helpful to your family at this time. You are welcome to include website links to news articles or any other information you wish to share. You may also attached photos, bills/estimates below. Frequent requests include clothing assistance, temporary lodging, emergency travel, financial assistance for medical transports.*
Additional documentation or bills
Drop files here or
Proof of Military Service (DD214, LES, DD1300) | Prior to administering a grant we will work with you to verify your military service. Many applicants have lost paperwork in a fire or are unable to locate information immediately. Please continue to submit this application and our team will assist with tracking down proof of service by working with the Veterans Agent, Chain of Command or VA Records. If you have this information accessible you may upload it here. The files should have your Social Security Number redacted.
Drop files here or
If your family has an assistance fund set up, we invite you to share the information/weblink below. We may be able to share this on our website and social media network to further assist your family.
(Initial Below) I attest that the information above is accurate and true to the best of my knowledge. I give Military Friends Foundation permission to contact any state or federal office or any other office relative to my grant application. This grant may be funded through the Military Family Relief Fund and I understand that state officals may be notified of grants awarded to my family.*