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1. Who runs the program?

The Grant County Veterans Assistance Program is administered by the Grant County Veterans Service Officer (GCVSO). The GCVSO is responsible for providing Veterans in need with temporary, emergency assistance. Additionally, the GCVSC will assist nationally recognized Veteran organizations (American Legion, VFW, AMVETs, etc.) with providing similar assistance. These organizations have trained staff on duty to assist Veterans with the program. The GCVSO will assist Veterans in need with assistance. The GCVSO will also refer Veterans in need of assistance to other agencies that may be able to assist. 

2. Where does the money come from?

Funding for the Grant County Veterans Assistance Program comes from the Citizens of Grant County through their property taxes. Anyone who owns or rents property in the county contributes to the program, including many veterans who have or will use it. It is not charity. It is assistance to veterans in need of recognition of the service they rendered to their country when it needed them.

3. Who is eligible for the program?

A veteran, widow/widower of a veteran, or a dependent of a veteran is eligible for assistance provided the individual meets the following requirements:

• Grant County resident for the last ninety (90) days; and
• Honorably Discharged Veteran (in accordance with State law); and
• Has an income of less than 150% of the Federal Poverty Level; and
• Have an emergent, documented need.

4. How is eligibility determined?

Typically, a DD Form-214 (DD-214) proof of Honorable or General discharge under honorable conditions, a Veteran’s Administration registration card or other military id may be used. Assistance may be provided to help the veteran attain the proper identification.

5. How do I apply for assistance?

You can contact the Grant County Veteran Services Officer (GCVSO) by:

• Office Phone at (509) 754-2011, extension 5255
• Cell Phone at (509) 885-4097
• Email at [email protected]. 
• You can also be referred by any local, nationally recognized, veterans service organization.