Hardship Assistance Grant
Emergency financial assistance for dental work, eyeglasses, hearing aids, transportation, and other medical needs.
State BenefitNorth DakotaHealthcare
Verified September 30, 2026 against veterans.nd.gov
At a glance
- Benefit type
- Healthcare — North Dakota
- Who it's for
- Veterans, Spouses, Survivors
- VA rating needed
- No rating requirement
- Where it applies
- North Dakota
- Last verified
- September 30, 2026
What is Hardship Assistance Grant?
Hardship Assistance Grant is a North Dakota healthcare benefit for veterans, spouses, survivors. Emergency financial assistance for dental work, eyeglasses, hearing aids, transportation, and other medical needs.
Who qualifies
- Veterans
- Spouses
- Survivors
- Available to any veteran
- North Dakota residency
Who is eligible
Eligibility
ND resident veterans, their spouses, or unremarried surviving spouses with documented financial need (subject to income and asset limits) who lack financial means to meet certain emergency needs.
What Hardship Assistance Grant covers
Covers
Essential medical, dental, optical, hearing, transportation, and housing needs (e.g., dentures, hearing aids, emergency dental, specialized medical travel). Annual cap of $5,000 per applicant; lifetime maximum of $7,000 under the IMPACT program. Funded by interest from the Veterans Postwar Trust Fund. Many services are paid directly to providers.
How to apply for Hardship Assistance Grant
How to apply
Through your local County Veteran Service Officer (VSO). If a request is denied, you may appeal on form SFN 58964, which the NDDVA Commissioner must receive within 30 calendar days of the denial notice.
Verified information & sources
- Last verified
- September 30, 2026
- Official source
- veterans.nd.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.
How VetUnlock verifies benefitsFrequently asked questions about Hardship Assistance Grant
Who qualifies for Hardship Assistance Grant?
Hardship Assistance Grant is for Veterans, Spouses, Survivors; available to any veteran; north dakota residency. See the eligibility details on this page and confirm with the official source before applying.
How do I apply for Hardship Assistance Grant?
Apply through the official source linked on this page. A county Veterans Service Officer (VSO) can review your eligibility and help you file at no cost.
Where can I verify Hardship Assistance Grant?
Benefit rules and dollar amounts change, so always confirm current details at the official source linked on this page. A free, accredited county or state Veterans Service Officer (VSO) can also verify your eligibility and help you apply.