Bridging Rental Assistance for Veteran Empowerment (BRAVE) Program

Bridging Rental Assistance for Veteran Empowerment (BRAVE) Program is sponsored by U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs. This opportunity supports mission-aligned projects and measurable outcomes.

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BRAVE Program – Financial Assistance Application Requirements for BRAVE Program Financial Assistance Application: Assistance limited to post 9/11 (2001) Veterans, Active Duty Service Members, including Reservists and National Guard members in VA hospitals as well as mental health, rehabilitation and substance abuse programs.

Must provide letter from a doctor, therapist, or case manager confirming participation in ongoing inpatient or outpatient program . Reason for financial assistance must be medical or military related due to VA service-connected rating . Must show proof of VA service-connection rating.

Must provide a valid and legible copy of your DD214 or Statement of Service Letter for Active Duty, Reserves or National Guard. Must reside in the United States and provide a state-issued ID (Driver’s License or State ID). Must include the monthly billing statement for the payment assistance you are requesting .

Screenshots are NOT accepted. Rental assistance requires copy of lease and the landlord’s W9 tax form. One-time assistance only.

Allow 3-4 weeks for processing. Any altered or falsified documentation is considered a felony. Disclaimer: Meeting these requirements does not guarantee assistance.

Fill out the web based application form. To submit a paper-based application: download, print, and fill out the application PDF and submit it– along with your DD214 or Statement of Service Letter –in one of the following three ways: Scan and email them to gethelp@saluteinc.

org Fax them to (847) 359-8818 Veteran Applicant Information: Please select one American Indian/Alaskan Native Asian Hispanic/Latino Black/African American Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander Multi Ethnic White Single Married Divorced Separated Do you have dependent children under age 18? / How Many?

Please select one No 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 Please select one Army Navy Air Force Marines Coast Guard Dates of Active/Reserve Duty: After your discharge, which of the following applies? Please choose one I am not injured I am service connected and currently rated @...

I am currently being evaluated/re-evaluated for service connection rating I have a permanent disability I have been rated unemployable I am currently undergoing a rehabilitation or recuperation program Current Service Connection Rating ( Enter a number between 1 and 100 ): Do you require a caregiver? Have you ever received financial assistance from SALUTE, INC. or from any other organizations?

Mandatory Point of Contact Information Military/VA Case Worker/Mental or Physical Health Counselor Point of Contact: I have notified my Point of Contact (POC) that a SALUTE representative will be contacting them and I have authorized my POC to discuss my case with the SALUTE representative. The verification & release of all case information must be provided in order to process application. What are you requesting help with?

How will your situation be financially improved in 3-6 months assuming SALUTE, INC. gives you financial assistance?

Please attach scans or PDFs of at least these three (3) required files: - Your DD214 or Statement of Service Letter (required) - Your state issued ID card (Driver's License or State ID) (required) - Your VA documentation of injuries & disability rating (required) Include any additional files you would like us to consider, like bills or other documents. This form will accept up to 10 files in total, up to 12MB in size .

Files can be PDFs, Word Docs, or image files (png, jpg, jpeg, gif). Are you a representative? Are you submitting this application on behalf of the Veteran Applicant?

Verification and Submission of Form What email address should receive confirmation of this application and be used for application communications? I certify the above information to be true and correct. I authorize verification/release of the information that I am providing on this application.

Disclosure of information on this form is voluntary. Failure to provide the requested information, however, will prohibit the processing of this application. In accordance with applicable laws, SALUTE, INC. will maintain confidentiality regarding the application and any aid given or denied except as required to process this or subsequent applications, or an otherwise required by law.

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