Apply to The Village Fund for Short Term Assistance

Please READ these instructions. Grants are awarded in the order they are sent in WITH completed requirements.

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APPLICATION FORM PDF

• Applications MUST be completed in full. Only completed forms will be considered.
• Please include with application copies of bill(s) for which the grant is intended (rent, utilities, gas, medical needs, food, etc.). If a bill is not available please provide contact and account information for creditor(s).
• The maximum award given per application is $500.00.
• Whenever possible payments are made directly to lenders.
• Automobile related requests must be accompanied by copies of the applicant’s valid   driver’s license and proof of insurance.
• Each request form MUST be signed by the individual in need of financial assistance.
• Your request will be reviewed by The Village Fund – Grant Committee for consideration and you will be notified of the results within five to 10 days.
• All applications will be considered by the Grant Committee without personal identifying information.
• Lobbying any member of the committee or UCP will result in automatic disqualification of the application. 
• Applications are limited to one per 28 days.
• Grant amounts will be based on need as determined by the TVF Grant Committee.
• Should it be determined by the Grant Committee that funds were not used for the purpose requested future requests may be summarily denied.