Hardship Assistance Grant
Emergency financial assistance for dental work, eyeglasses, hearing aids, transportation, and other medical needs.
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
- May 12, 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
- 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). An online appeal process is available if a request is denied.
Verified information & sources
Last verified: May 12, 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.
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