Division: Grants
Joining Forces Idaho Grant Application (Emergency Assistance & Financial Relief)
Joining Forces Idaho Grant Information and Application
Requirements for Grant Application:
1.) Applicant must be a resident of Idaho.
2.) Applicant must be able to show veteran status or affiliation to the veteran.
3.) For funds to be provided, the request must be current and NOT ongoing, meaning the request for support will not be repeated the next month, and the veteran is actively trying to better their situation. To ensure the nature of the request, you will be asked for proof of:
a.) Current income or employment status
b.) Benefits
c.) Any additional income or support
*Additional resources/programs may be provided to the applicant, such as financial advising, educational support, or a benefits advocate to give opportunities for stability and support. *
4.) If payment support is being requested, for example, electric bill, rent or car repairs, statements or bills must be provided, and the payment will be made directly to the providers.
5.) To be approved, some of the factors taken into consideration are the efforts being made by the veteran, ensuring they are either receiving, have actively pursued or are pursuing VA benefits, dependents, and the nature of circumstances involved. Funds are requested from an array of state grants, local grants, and local charities. While decisions are not made lightly, those providing the support make the final decision or whether to support and how much can be provided. Please be as complete in your answers so the appropriate connections can be made.
Additional Documentation Required:
a.) Separation papers (DD214 #4 or similar) showing character of discharge.
b.) Bills, statements, invoices or past due notices that justify the amount being requested. (rent will be confirmed with landlords)
c.) Proof of Idaho as home of record, current residency, or intend to make Idaho your new home.
All pages of the form must be signed to confirm that the information provided is completed to the best of your ability, and that you as the applicant grant the Joining Forces team permission to share the information provided in network to facilitate support.
For more information call 208-780-1300.
2026 Joining Forces Assistance Application
Application should be submitted to JFIdaho@veterans.idaho.gov
Idaho Veterans Support Fund
Idaho Veterans Support Fund
The Veterans Support Fund was established by Idaho Statue, Section 65-209, Idaho Code, to fund programs to support veterans of the armed forces of the United States.
The Division’s policy is to fund programs operated both within and outside state and local government, which support Idaho veterans. Veterans Support Funds are not provided to support the basic needs of individual veterans or their families. Priority will be given to proposals that will serve the greatest number of veterans, and for which there is no other source of funding.
Eligible applicants include individuals, organizations, and governmental entities, including bureaus of the Idaho Division of Veterans Services.
Eligible activities and costs include:
- Programs to inform veterans and the public of services and programs for veterans.
- Programs providing career training to veterans, including programs providing educational scholarships.
- Programs providing training to individuals and organizations supporting veterans, including employees of public and private organizations assisting veterans with healthcare, education, and assistance in obtaining public benefits.
- Acquisition of equipment to support the health, rehabilitation, recreational activities and care of veterans.
- Financial support or sponsorship of ceremonies celebrating or honoring the service of veterans.
- Programs providing social, health, rehabilitation, recreational activities or care to veterans.
Unless specifically stated, no official or officer of recipient organization, individual recipient, or family member of an official or officer of a recipient organization or family member of an individual recipient shall personally profit financially from program funds.
If you feel your program meets the criteria above and you would like to apply for Veterans Support Funds, please complete the attached application and
mail to:
Idaho Division of Veterans Services
C/O Veterans Support Fund
351 Collins Road
Boise, Idaho 83702
or email: idvs@veterans.idaho.gov
Again, thank you for your interest in the Veterans Support Fund program. If you have any questions regarding the application process, please contact the Idaho Division of Veterans Services at 208-780-1300.