Application Agreements (Please Read Carefully)

• Eligibility: PROJECT VetRelief assistance is available only to Florida residents who are honorably discharged veterans, active-duty service members, or eligible immediate family members who are normally financially stable but are currently experiencing recent, unforeseen hardship.
• No guarantee of assistance: I understand that applying does not guarantee financial assistance. If I do not qualify, I may be referred to alternative resources.
• Application review and processing: I understand that applications may take time to process and are reviewed in the order they are received. Receipt of an automated response confirms successful submission. A caseworker will contact me with the next steps when my application reaches review. I will check my spam or junk folder for my submission receipt.
• Required documentation: I understand that supporting documents are required as part of my online application to verify and validate my need for assistance, and that additional documentation may be requested by my caseworker during the review process.
• Limited funding and review process: PROJECT VetRelief is a privately operated program of the American Legion, Department of Florida. Assistance guidelines are established by the PROJECT VetRelief Board of Directors. Because funding is provided through charitable donations and resources are limited, each request is reviewed carefully and thoughtfully.
• Use and limits of assistance: I understand that assistance, if approved, is one-time only and may be applied to one bill, for up to one month of eligible expenses. Assistance is limited to necessities such as shelter, utilities, certain emergency transportation needs, and critical health-related expenses. I understand that fees (including late fees, penalties, service fees, reconnection fees, or other added charges) will not be included. I further understand that food assistance is only available during disaster recovery efforts or government shutdowns.
• Award amount and past-due restrictions: I understand that the average assistance award is approximately $2,000, though amounts vary based on need, documentation, eligibility, and available funding. Requests for bills or obligations that are more than 30 days past due will not be accepted.
• Direct payment: I understand that approved assistance is paid directly to the owed entity or service provider and is not issued to me as the applicant.
• Testimonials: I understand that PROJECT VetRelief’s donors may require examples and testimonials demonstrating how assistance helps. PROJECT VetRelief may contact me to request that I share my experience to help support continued funding for other veterans and military families.
• Completion deadline: I understand that if my application is not completed and all required documentation is not submitted within 10 business days, my application may be denied due to lack of communication or insufficient documentation.

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