Florida Veterans Coalition

Emergency Relief Grant

Apply for emergency financial assistance. You must be a U.S. Military Veteran (discharge other than dishonorable), Florida resident, enrolled in VA Healthcare, and referred by a VSO or Social Worker.

Before you start

Who qualifies: Veterans who meet the criteria in the subtitle above and can provide proof of service. Our team confirms eligibility during review.

What you'll need: Contact information, a clear description of your situation, and a proof-of-service upload (license with veteran designation, VA card, DD-214, or DoD ID).

What happens next: After you submit, we review your application and reach out with questions or next steps. We aim to acknowledge submissions within a few business days; urgent crises may be prioritized when possible.

This form is protected by Cloudflare Turnstile. If you are in immediate danger, call 911 or the Veterans Crisis Line at 988 (press 1).

Personal information

Resources needed

Please choose the resources you are requesting *
Operation Toy Soldier *

Tell us about children in the household and whether you'd like to be added to our holiday toy drive.

Tell me about yourself *

Select everything that applies to your current situation.

Military service record

Please provide your military service information to qualify for assistance.

Proof of service document *

Upload one of: Current driver's license with Veteran designation, VA Healthcare Card, DD-214, or Department of Defense ID Card. Max 10 MB.

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Frequently asked questions

Who qualifies for an emergency relief grant?
Generally you must be a U.S. military veteran with a discharge other than dishonorable, a Florida resident, enrolled in VA healthcare, and referred by a VSO or social worker as stated in our application. Final eligibility is determined when our team reviews your complete submission.
How quickly will someone contact me?
We aim to acknowledge applications within a few business days. Urgent safety or housing crises may be prioritized when possible. Volume and completeness of your information affect timing.
What documents should I prepare?
You will upload proof of service (driver’s license with veteran designation, VA healthcare card, DD-214, or DoD ID). Additional documentation may be requested after review.
Is my information kept private?
We use your information only to evaluate assistance and coordinate with partners as needed. Our site uses spam protection (including Cloudflare Turnstile) before secure submission to our systems.
Does applying guarantee funding?
No. Grants depend on eligibility, available funds, and program guidelines. If we cannot help, we may suggest other resources.
What if I am in immediate danger?
If you or someone else is in immediate danger, call 911 or the Veterans Crisis Line at 988 (then press 1). This form is not for life-threatening emergencies.

Need Immediate Help?

For urgent inquiries, contact us directly at Contact@FloridaVeterans.org or 850-320-8892.

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