Financial Resources

We Care for America Foundation COVID Financial Relief. Grant funds are available to current and former members of the National Guard, enlisted or officer, who demonstrate the loss of their primary income or employment, or a financial emergency directly related to the COVID-19 pandemic. Attached is the formal announcement for and application of a resource available to assist National Guard Soldiers/Airmen who have a financial emergency due to COVID-19.

MDVA COVID relief grant. On March 26, 2020, the Minnesota State Legislature voted to fund a special appropriation to assist Veterans who may be financially impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic. COVID-19 Specific Programs have been activated specifically in response to mitigate the economic effects COVID-19 is having on our Veterans and their families. These programs can close at any time without notice due to the exhaustion of approved funding. All of the grants are awarded on a first come, first serve basis, and the amount of grants awarded is limited to the length of existing funding. Visit https://mn.gov/mdva/blog/?id=1066-425565 for more information and to apply.

Army Emergency Relief - For Active, Retired and Reserve Army and Families. No interest loans and grants for emergency financial aid and scholarships. NOW ACCEPTING NON-ACTIVATED GUARD AND RESERVE EXPERIENCING HARDSHIP DUE TO CANCELLED DEPLOYMENT ORDER OR TRAVEL BAN.

Minnesota Unemployment - Available to assist those who have been laid off, had reduced hours, or have had their employment otherwise impacted due to COVID-19.

Minnesota Military Family Foundation - Offers service members emergency financial grants.

Mortgage and Auto Payment Help - Many lenders are working with those that are impacted to help them with their monthly mortgage and auto payments. Please call your creditor if you are unable to make your payment due to loss of hours due to COVID-19. The President has ordered foreclosures and evictions to cease for 60 days across the U.S. and the Governor has suspended all evictions in the state.

USA Cares - For Post 9/11 service members, veterans and families. Emergency expenses and immediate bills.

Small Business Assistance Loans - MN small businesses are now eligible for SBA disaster loans.

The Salvation Army - Social services offices will remain open to provide emergency financial assistance for rent, utilities, and transportation, as resources allow. Emergency assistance is offered by appointment only.

IRS and MN Coronavirus Tax Relief - Taxpayers, businesses and others affected by COVID-19. US and MN tax deadline extension for 90 days.

Minnesota National Guard Personal Financial Counselors - PFCs can provide financial counseling for service members and families. To connect with a PFC, call 612-297-0295, 218-341-3617 or 612-849-3657.