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Iowa Veterans Trust Fund

Financial assistance for qualifying needs including dental, medical equipment, housing repair, and emergency assistance.

Verified May 12, 2026againstdva.iowa.gov

Who qualifies

VeteransSpousesDependents
  • Available to any veteran
  • Iowa residency

How to apply

Varies by need

Apply through the official Iowa agency.

Open application

Details

Eligibility

Iowa resident veteran (or family member). Household income (including VA pension, service-connected disability income, and Social Security) must not exceed 300% of Federal Poverty Guidelines for the household size. Available liquid assets (cash, checking/savings, stocks, bonds, CDs, T-bills, money market) must not exceed $20,000. Per Iowa Admin. Code 801 Ch. 14 (implementing Iowa Code 35A.13).

Covers

Unemployment/underemployment assistance (service-related), vision/hearing/dental care, durable medical equipment, prescription drugs, counseling and substance abuse services, vehicle repairs, housing repair, and emergency transitional housing.

How to apply

Contact your County Veterans Service Office (VSO). Applications are processed at monthly Iowa Commission of Veterans Affairs meetings.

Always confirm current rates and rules with the Iowa state agency before applying.

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