Emergency Relief Grant for Frederick County Veterans
Emergency Relief Grant for Frederick County Veterans supports veterans and their families with urgent housing, healthcare, and job-related expenses to address financial distress and sustain family stability.
Funder: Community Foundation of Frederick County
Due Dates: Rolling (year-round, while funding remains available)
Funding Amounts: $500–$2,000 per veteran household; single-year funding
Summary: Supports Frederick County, Maryland, veterans and their families facing unforeseen financial distress through organizations applying on their behalf.
Key Information: Beneficiaries must have an honorable military discharge; individuals cannot apply directly.
Description
The Community Foundation of Frederick County’s Sgt. David J. Smith Veterans Relief Fund provides emergency assistance to veterans and their families facing unforeseen financial distress. Organizations apply on behalf of eligible households in Frederick County, Maryland. The program supports urgent expenses that help maintain housing, access to care, employment opportunities, and family stability, with applications reviewed as they arrive while funding remains available.
Supported needs include rent and mortgage payments, housing deposits and fees, utilities, medical copayments, transportation to healthcare or behavioral health services, medical support and complementary therapies, job training, and services that enhance and sustain the family unit. These examples are not exhaustive. Payments are not made directly to veterans or family members.
