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The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development`s Veterans Affairs Supportive Housing Program provides grant funding to Maryland’s public housing authority in the form of housing vouchers. The funding supports the transition of up to 50 homeless Maryland veterans to permanent housing units. To receive funding, veterans must have a referral to a Maryland public housing authority that has HUD VASH vouchers available. The vouchers cover up to 70 percent of a veteran’s rent.

The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs provides grant funding via home modification programs designed to support veterans. The Specially Adapted Housing grant provides up to $50,000 in funding to veterans who have disabilities related to service to modify or adapt an existing home to increase wheelchair accessibility and enable their independence. The Special Home Adaptation grant supports veterans in modifying or adapting their home for increased mobility. The maximum grant amount is $10,000. The Home Improvements and Structural Adaptations grant provides assistance to veteran`s with disabilities, service-related or otherwise, for home improvements. Eligible improvements include modifications that allow a veteran to continue to receive treatment in his home, and adaptations to bathrooms to make them accessible. To apply, a veteran must have a medical statement from his physician stating that adaptations or modifications are necessary to remain in the home.

The Military Housing Assistance Fund provides grants to veterans and service members to cover home closing costs. The program is available in all states, including Maryland. Eligible veterans must qualify for a mortgage, and contact the MHAF for an application. As of the date of publication, veterans can call (720) 932-8049 or click on the “Contact me” button on the MHAF website (usmhaf.org). Grant funding varies depending on the purchase price of the home. State Veteran`s Administration Offices are responsible for determining the maximum home price that participating veterans can purchase with grant funds.

Veterans Support Foundation grants provides funding to organizations that support the educational, medical and housing needs of Maryland veterans. Grant funding helps nonprofit organizations deliver services and programs to prevent homelessness, support veteran transition to housing and provide benefits information and assistance. To apply for funding, organizations must complete a grant proposal for funding and cover sheet. The maximum amount of funding is $10,000; matching grant proposals receive a higher priority than non-matching proposals. As of the time of publication, applications are due by March 31 of each year.