Monday, September 21st, 2020

Massachusetts Cares! 32E Grant (Pilot Program)

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The Military Friends Foundation Massachusetts CARES! Grant is a pilot program designed to publicly recognize deploying Massachusetts National Guard Members and Reservists. The program will provide $200 grants to deployed E-7s and below who, like so many, face financial challenges during a deployment. This grant is funded through the state’s Military Family Relief Fund – a voluntary donation box on Question 32E on the Massachusetts State Tax Form. This state benefit was created by the Massachusetts General Court in the fall of 2009.

“For me, as a military mom, the Massachusetts CARES! Fund is a tremendous help in taking care of some of my son’s financial responsibilities while he’s away. This helps take care of one less bill he has to worry about, so that when he does return, in January, 2011, his finances will be on track.” – Susan Lynn, mother of Moses Lynn

Qualified applicants may apply once every 12 months he/she remains activated.

MFF Mass. CARES! 32E Grant

Rank
Servicemembers Name*
First Last
I confirm the following
Date of Birth (MMDDYYYY)
Civilian Email*
Address*
Street Address Address Line 2 City State ZIP Code
Home Phone*
Cell Phone*
Civilian Employer (s)*
Number of Dependents
Military Unit Currently Assigned To (if separated from the service write in most recent Unit assigned to)*
Location of upcoming Deployment*
Date of expected Deployment*
Submit a Copy of Your Orders
Military Friends Foundation Mass. CARES! grant is a thank you grant for deploying E7s and below. Please make sure to redact your Social Security Number.
LES
Please upload a copy of your most recent LES.
Upload copy of the bills you are submitting for consideration. Bills should be in the name of the service member. Your Social Security Number must be redacted. You may also request a $200 grocery gift card in the notes ssection below.
HELP SUPPORT OTHER MILITARY FAMILIES! This grant is made possible through donations by citizens across the Massachusetts on Question 32E - Mass Military Family Relief Fund - on the MA State Tax Form. Please share what this support/grant means to your family so that we can ensure this program is there for military families in the future. This quote may be shared with Military Friends Foundation supporters but your address, phone number or email will never be shared.
(Initial Below) I attest that the information above is accurate and true to the best of my knowledge. I give Military Friends Foundation permission to contact any state or federal office or any other office relative to my grant application. Additionally, I understand that if this my grant application is not filled out in full then it may automatically be rejected. all applicants are reviewed on a first-come first-serve basis. Grants are subject to availability of grants and criteria or other guidelines may change without notice. I understand the Massachusetts Cares Grant is part of the outreach program for 32E and approved grants may be presented to me publicly.*

See highlights from the Launch Ceremony at the Massachusetts Statehouse.