Due to our current volume of requests, we cannot accept new S.A.R.G.E applications at this time. Interest Free Loan Applications are now being accepted. 

Learn more at https://ngrf.odoo.com/how-to-apply

The purpose of the MFRF is to assist families of certain members of the reserve components of the United States armed forces called to active duty by the U.S. President or SecDef.

West Michigan Veterans Coalition- Military Family Assistance Fund

Eligibility: 
Must reside in one of following Western Michigan Counties:

Allegan, Barry, Ionia, Kent, Lake, Mason, Mecosta, Montcalm, Muskegon, Newaygo, Oceana, Osceola, Ottawa

Veteran Services - West Michigan Veterans Coalition

Eligibility

-Current service members and veterans
-Live in Michigan Upper Peninsula

Learn more at https://906warriorrelieffund.org/

TAP is an in-person 3-day workshop surrounding benefits, employment, and resources for Service Members in Michigan. Seats are limited, register early! Priority to retiring/separating Service Members. All Members and Spouses are eligible to register.

***Funding is a Service specific item-contact your unit or, if ANG, your Military & Family Office for more information on Orders/DTS.

Register here

Tentative 2025 dates:
May 12-14 at Selfridge ANGB
July 21-23 at Gaylord/Grayling
Sep 22-24 at Battle Creek

Workshop POCs:
Jean.wixson.1@us.af.mil (269) 969-3493
John.harvey.14@us.af.mil (586) 239-5583

DOD SkillBridge is an opportunity for service members to gain valuable civilian work experience through specific industry training, apprenticeships or internships during the last 180 days of service. 

https://skilbridge.osd.mil 

Eligibility:

Honorable discharge or a general discharge under honorable conditions
-180 days of active duty service during a period of war or 180 days of active duty with award of Armed Forces/Navy/Marine Corps Expeditionary Medal
- A minimum of one day of wartime service with separation due to mental/physical disability incurred in the line of duty
- Dependents can apply if veteran is eligible under certain circumstances

Learn more at https://www.michigan.gov/mvaa/quality-of-life/emergency-assistance/panel-content 

Elibility

-Currently serving, retired, or separated military member
-Any branch of the military
-Have completed Military Basic Training course
-Michigan resident

Membership in NGAM is not required.

Learn more at https://ngam.org/veteran-support-grants/