Arizona Military Family Relief Fund
Up to $3,000 per grant ($20,000 lifetime per family) emergency assistance — fund sunsets December 31, 2026 (ARS 41-608.04).
At a glance
- Benefit type
- Other Benefits — Arizona
- Who it's for
- Veterans, Active Duty, National Guard, Spouses, Survivors
- VA rating needed
- No rating requirement
- Estimated value
- Up to $3,000 per grant ($20,000 lifetime per family)
- Where it applies
- Arizona
- Last verified
- May 12, 2026
What is Arizona Military Family Relief Fund?
Arizona Military Family Relief Fund is a Arizona other benefits benefit for veterans, active duty, national guard, spouses, survivors. Up to $3,000 per grant ($20,000 lifetime per family) emergency assistance — fund sunsets December 31, 2026 (ARS 41-608.04). The listed value is Up to $3,000 per grant ($20,000 lifetime per family).
Who qualifies
- Available to any veteran
- Honorable discharge required
- Arizona residency
Who is eligible
Eligibility
Service members and veterans discharged under honorable conditions. Service member must have deployed from an Arizona military base and either claimed Arizona as home of record or established residency with continuous physical presence in Arizona for 12+ months. Must demonstrate financial need resulting from military service. Surviving families of service members who died, were wounded, injured, or became seriously ill in the line of duty are also eligible (Pre- and Post-9/11 subaccounts).
What Arizona Military Family Relief Fund covers
Covers
Up to $3,000 per subcommittee-approved grant; $20,000 lifetime cap per family/deceased person. Covers living-expense stipends (up to 6 months for surviving family of combat deaths), temporary residence near medical facilities, and other living expenses approved by the committee.
Sunset
The MFRF is established only through December 31, 2026 and is repealed effective 1/1/2027 (any unencumbered monies transfer to the Veterans' Donations Fund). Apply early.
Authority
ARS 41-608.04.
How to apply for Arizona Military Family Relief Fund
How to apply
Online application at the ADVS MFRF page. Required documents typically include DD-214, bank statements, pay stubs, past-due bills, and VA decision letter.
Verified information & sources
Last verified: May 12, 2026
Official source: dvs.az.gov
Compiled and fact-checked against the official source linked above. Benefit rules and dollar amounts change over time — always confirm current details at the official source before applying. A county Veterans Service Officer (VSO) is a free, accredited advocate who can review your eligibility and help you file at no cost.
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