{"id":5562,"date":"2025-05-13T17:27:09","date_gmt":"2025-05-13T23:27:09","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/veteran-affairs-louisiana.local\/?page_id=5562"},"modified":"2025-07-07T09:33:34","modified_gmt":"2025-07-07T14:33:34","slug":"quy-ho-tro-gia-dinh-quan-nhan","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/vetaffairs.la.gov\/vi\/military-family-assistance-fund","title":{"rendered":"Qu\u1ef9 h\u1ed7 tr\u1ee3 gia \u0111\u00ecnh qu\u00e2n nh\u00e2n"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t
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The Military Family Assistance Fund (MFA) can provide financial support to Louisiana Veterans and their families when they experience financial hardships. Certain criteria applies. In order to receive funds through MFA, a completed application must be submitted to LDVA including all required supporting documentation. MFA can pay up to $10,000.00 for one claim per active-duty order in a twelve month period.<\/p>

MFA is funded by private donations from individuals and corporations. Visit our How to Help page to donate to the MFA fund.<\/p>

Qualifications:<\/strong> To qualify for assistance from the MFA Fund, Veterans and activated military applicants must meet certain minimum active-duty service requirements, and have been honorably discharged. Immediate family members of eligible Veterans and activated military personnel may also qualify. Completed applications must include all supporting documents requested on the form.<\/p>

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The Military Family Assistance Fund (MFA) provides financial assistance to Louisiana veterans and members of the Louisiana National Guard or Reserves who meet eligibility requirements. The MFA Board can approve assistance in an amount up to $10,000 for one need-based claim in a 12-month period.<\/p>

A veteran of the Armed Forces who received a discharge of honorable or under honorable conditions, or a current member of LANG or Reserves in good standing with their unit, who are current Louisiana residents are eligible to receive assistance. The Military Family Assistance Fund traditionally pays for housing, utilities, some medical services and other essential expenses creating a financial hardship for the veteran or LANG or Reserves service member.<\/p>

A Louisiana veteran or current member of Louisiana National Guard or Reserves can submit an online application or\u00a0complete a fillable PDF application<\/a> and submit via email to holly.talley@la.gov <\/a>or fax to (225) 219-5590, or mail to Louisiana Department of Veterans Affairs, ATTN: MFA Administrator, PO Box 94095, Baton Rouge, LA 70804-9095. Applicants may also request an application be sent to them by emailing the address listed above or by calling (225) 219-3700<\/a>.<\/p>

Note: In order to process all applications as efficiently as possible, please be sure to submit a complete application with all required documents. Funds are not immediately available after submissions as all applications are reviewed by the Military Family Assistance Fund Board at their standing monthly meeting.<\/p>

Individuals can support Louisiana veterans and current Louisiana National Guard or Reserves service members by making a donation:<\/p>