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Administers the General Assistance Program. Eligible clients may receive a maximum of $435 per month towards rent, utilities (MidAmerican or City of Rock Island), personal needs and food. Vouchers are issued to clients and checks are mailed to the rental property owners. All rental properties must be registered with the City of Rock Island.

Typically, clients are single, unemployed or applying for Social Security Disability (SSDI) and have no other means of financial self-support. The application process can take up to 30 days.

In February or March, the Township usually receives a grant for help to families by paying one month's rent or mortgage. The maximum grant is $450.

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Utility Service Payment Assistance
General Relief
Mortgage Payment Assistance
Rent Payment Assistance
County level services include providing direct emergency economic aid for vital necessities to veterans, their widow, and dependents, according to their needs. Personal visits for assistance and claims to housebound veterans or dependents. Must have an honorable or under honorable conditions discharge from active duty and wartime service. Must be a resident in Nebraska for the past one year and 6 months of that year in Stanton County.

State level services do not require wartime service; completes applications for the Nebraska Veterans Aid Fund. Fee exempt fishing and hunting permits for veterans with 50% or more service connected disabilities, and a small fee may apply for all eligible veterans 64 years old or older. Applications to the Nebraska Veterans Homes, waivers of tuition.

Federal level services include providing and/or completing Veteran Administration forms for claims relating but not limited to service connected compensation, disability pension, widow's pension, burial allowance, grave markers/headstones, educational benefits, home loans, insurance, indebtedness, and character of service upgrades.

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Veteran Burial Benefits
Veteran Compensation and Pension Benefits
Home Purchase/Mortgage Refinance Loans

Provides emergency assistance with rent, utilities, mortgage, medications, and other needs.

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Rent Payment Assistance
Utility Service Payment Assistance
Temporary Financial Assistance
Mortgage Payment Assistance
Medical Expense Assistance
County level services provide direct emergency economic aid for vital necessities to veterans, their widow, and dependents, according to their needs. Personal visits for assistance and claims to housebound veterans or dependents. Must have an honorable or under honorable conditions discharge from active duty or wartime service. Must be a resident in Nebraska for the past one year and 6 months of that year in Buffalo County.

State level services do not require wartime service. Assist in completing applications for the Nebraska Veterans Aid Fund; fee exempt fishing and hunting permits; applications to the Nebraska Veterans Homes; and waivers of tuition.

Federal level services provide and/or complete Veteran Administration forms for claims relating but not limited to service connected compensation, disability pension, widow's pension, burial allowance, grave markers/headstones, educational benefits, home loans, insurance, indebtedness, and character of service upgrades.

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Home Purchase/Mortgage Refinance Loans
Veteran Compensation and Pension Benefits
Veteran Burial Benefits
Veteran/Military Health Insurance
County level services include direct emergency economic aid for vital necessities to veterans, their widow, and dependents, according to their needs. Personal visits for assistance and claims to housebound veterans or dependents. Must have an honorable or under honorable conditions discharge from active duty or wartime service. Must be a resident in Nebraska for the past one year and 6 months of that year in Dixon County.

State level services do not require wartime service. Completes applications for the Nebraska Veterans Aid Fund, fee exempt fishing and hunting permits, Nebraska Veterans Homes, and waivers of tuition.

Federal level services provide and/or complete Veteran Administration forms for claims relating but not limited to service connected compensation, disability pension, widow's pension, burial allowance, grave markers/headstones, educational benefits, home loans, insurance, indebtedness, and character of service upgrades.

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Veteran Burial Benefits
Veteran/Military Health Insurance
Veteran Compensation and Pension Benefits
Home Purchase/Mortgage Refinance Loans

Provides emergency financial assistance for rent, mortgage, utilities, food, and prescription medication costs.

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Mortgage Payment Assistance
Food Vouchers
Rent Payment Assistance
Utility Service Payment Assistance
Medical Expense Assistance

Provides emergency assistance with rent, utilities, mortgage, medications, and other needs.

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Temporary Financial Assistance
Rent Payment Assistance
Utility Service Payment Assistance
Mortgage Payment Assistance
Medical Expense Assistance

Assistance with home purchase down payments, closing cost payment, purchase, rehabilitation and resell of homes, and new construction.

NeighborWorks is also a packager for USDA-D home loans.

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Home Rehabilitation Programs
Housing Down Payment Loans/Grants

Offers Single Family Housing Programs. These programs provide home ownership opportunities to low- and moderate-income rural Americans through several loan, grant, and loan guarantee programs. Also makes funding available to individuals to finance vital improvements necessary to make their homes decent, safe, and sanitary.

Offers emergency rent and/or mortgage assistance to eligible households in need of help. Repayment may be required.

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Mortgage Payment Assistance
Rent Payment Assistance
County level services provide direct emergency economic aid for vital necessities to veterans, their widow, and dependents, according to their needs. Personal visits for assistance and claims to housebound veterans or dependents. Must have an honorable or under honorable conditions discharge from active duty or wartime service. Must be a resident in Nebraska for the past one year and 6 months of that year in Webster County.

State level services do not require wartime service. Assist in completing applications for the Nebraska Veterans Aid Fund, fee exempt fishing and hunting permits, applications to the Nebraska Veterans Homes, and waivers of tuition.

Federal level services provide and/or complete Veteran Administration forms for claims relating but not limited to service connected compensation, disability pension, widow's pension, burial allowance, grave markers/headstones, educational benefits, home loans, insurance, indebtedness, and character of service upgrades.

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Home Purchase/Mortgage Refinance Loans
Veteran Compensation and Pension Benefits
Veteran/Military Health Insurance
Veteran Burial Benefits

Provides emergency assistance for power, rent, mortgage, and more for individuals and families who are asset limited, income constrained, and employed.

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Utility Service Payment Assistance
Mortgage Payment Assistance
Rent Payment Assistance

County level services provide direct emergency economic aid for vital necessities to veterans, their widow, and dependents, according to their needs. Personal visits for assistance and claims to housebound veterans or dependents. Must have an honorable or under honorable conditions discharge from active duty or wartime service. Must be a resident in Iowa for the past one year and 6 months of that year in Clinton County.

State level services do not require wartime service. Assists in completing applications for the Iowa Veterans Aid Fund, fee exempt fishing and hunting permits, applications to the Iowa Veterans Home, waivers of tuition.

Federal level services provide and/or complete Veteran Administration forms for claims relating but not limited to service connected compensation, disability pension, widow's pension, burial allowance, grave markers/headstones, educational benefits, home loans, insurance, indebtedness, and character of service upgrades.

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Veteran Burial Benefits
Veteran Compensation and Pension Benefits
Veteran Benefits Assistance
Home Purchase/Mortgage Refinance Loans
Veteran/Military Health Insurance

County level services provide direct emergency economic aid for vital necessities to veterans, their widow, and dependents, according to their needs. Personal visits for assistance and claims to housebound veterans or dependents. Must have an honorable or under honorable conditions discharge from active duty or wartime service. Must be a resident in Nebraska for the past one year and 6 months of that year in Seward County.

State level services do not require wartime service and assist in completing applications for the Nebraska Veterans Aid Fund, fee exempt fishing and hunting permits, applications to the Nebraska Veterans Homes, and waivers of tuition.

Federal level services provide and/or complete Veteran Administration forms for claims relating but not limited to service connected compensation, disability pension, widow's pension, burial allowance, grave markers/headstones, educational benefits, home loans, insurance, indebtedness, and character of service upgrades.

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Veteran Compensation and Pension Benefits
Veteran Burial Benefits
Home Purchase/Mortgage Refinance Loans
Veteran/Military Health Insurance
County level services include direct emergency economic aid for vital necessities to veterans, their widow, and dependents, according to their needs and personal visits for assistance and claims to housebound veterans or dependents. Must have an honorable or under honorable conditions discharge from active duty or wartime service and must be a resident in Nebraska for the past one year and 6 months of that year in Burt County.

State level services do not require wartime service and include the following services: completes applications for the Nebraska Veterans Aid Fund, fee exempt fishing and hunting permits, applications to the Nebraska Veterans Homes, and waivers of tuition.

Federal level services provides and/or completes Veteran Administration forms for claims relating but not limited to service connected compensation, disability pension, widow's pension, burial allowance, Grave Makers/headstones, educational benefits, home loans, insurance, indebtedness, and character of service upgrades.

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Veteran Compensation and Pension Benefits
Veteran/Military Health Insurance
Veteran Burial Benefits
Home Purchase/Mortgage Refinance Loans
Can assist, when funding is available, eligible individuals and families with limited resources in need of help with past due or disconnected utilities, past due rent or mortgage, emergency medical and/or dental services, costs to engage in Mental Health services, costs to maintain or gain internet or phone access, transportation, vehicle repairs, swim lessons, seasonal swim passes, and costs associated with participation in extracurricular activities.

**While some costs may be covered under Federal funding sources, the Crisis Assistance program is largely funded by grants and donations. All Assistance identified above is dependent on available funding.

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Transportation Expense Assistance
Automotive Repair and Maintenance
Utility Service Payment Assistance
Recreational/Leisure/Arts Instruction Expense Assistance
Medical Expense Assistance
Mortgage Payment Assistance
Rent Payment Assistance

Provides emergency financial assistance to those who qualify. Assistance includes rent, mortgage and utility payment assistance, and the cost of life saving prescription medications.

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Mortgage Payment Assistance
Utility Service Payment Assistance
Medical Expense Assistance
Rent Payment Assistance
Offers emergency rent and/or mortgage assistance to eligible households in need of help. Repayment may be required.

Provides programs to build or improve housing and essential community facilities in rural areas.

Programs available

- Single-Family Housing Programs: Direct loans or loan guarantees for low- and moderate-income rural families for mortgages and home repairs. Additionally provides grants for health and safety repairs for those over 62.

- Multi-Family Housing Programs: Loans for affordable rental housing for very-low- to moderate-income residents, the elderly, and people with disabilities. Funds also may be used to buy/improve land and to provide necessary facilities such as water and waste disposal systems. Rent assistance for rural residents.

- Community Facilities Programs: Loans, grants and loan guarantees for essential community facilities in rural areas. Priority to health care, education and public safety projects.

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Business Financing
Low Cost for Sale Homes/Housing Units
Home Rehabilitation Programs
Home Purchase/Mortgage Refinance Loans

Provides programs to build or improve housing and essential community facilities in rural areas.

Programs available

- Single-Family Housing Programs: Direct loans or loan guarantees for low- and moderate-income rural families for mortgages and home repairs. Additionally provides grants for health and safety repairs for those over 62.

- Multi-Family Housing Programs: Loans for affordable rental housing for very-low- to moderate-income residents, the elderly, and people with disabilities. Funds also may be used to buy/improve land and to provide necessary facilities such as water and waste disposal systems. Rent assistance for rural residents.

- Community Facilities Programs: Loans, grants and loan guarantees for essential community facilities in rural areas. Priority to health care, education and public safety projects.

Categories

Business Financing
Low Cost for Sale Homes/Housing Units
Home Rehabilitation Programs
Home Purchase/Mortgage Refinance Loans
County level services provide direct emergency economic aid for vital necessities to veterans, their widow, and dependents, according to their needs. Personal visits for assistance and claims to housebound veterans or dependents. Must have an honorable or under honorable conditions discharge from active duty or wartime service. Must be a resident in Nebraska for the past one year and 6 months of that year in Gage County.

State level services do not require wartime service. Assist in completing applications for the Nebraska Veterans Aid Fund, fee exempt fishing and hunting permits, applications to the Nebraska Veterans Homes, and waivers of tuition.

Federal level services provide and/or complete Veteran Administration forms for claims relating but not limited to service connected compensation, disability pension, widow's pension, burial allowance, grave markers/headstones, educational benefits, home loans, insurance, indebtedness, and character of service upgrades.

Categories

Veteran Compensation and Pension Benefits
Home Purchase/Mortgage Refinance Loans
Veteran/Military Health Insurance
Veteran Burial Benefits

Provides down payment and closing cost assistance to eligible home buyers. Approved applications can receive up to $5,000 in assistance, which is provided through a 0% interest, five-year forgivable loan.

Offers Single Family Housing Programs. These programs provide home ownership opportunities to low- and moderate-income rural Americans through several loan, grant, and loan guarantee programs. Also makes funding available to individuals to finance vital improvements necessary to make their homes decent, safe, and sanitary.

Provides case management, counseling, financial counseling. Offers help on a case-by-case basis as funds are available for emergency rent, mortgage, or utility assistance.

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Utility Service Payment Assistance
Rent Payment Assistance
Personal Financial Counseling
Mortgage Payment Assistance

County level services provide direct emergency economic aid for vital necessities to veterans, their widow, and dependents, according to their needs. Personal visits for assistance and claims to housebound veterans or dependents. Must have an honorable or under honorable conditions discharge from active duty or wartime service. Must be a resident in Nebraska for the past one year and 6 months of that year in Perkins County.

State level services do not require wartime service. Assists in completing applications for the Nebraska Veterans Aid Fund; fee exempt fishing and hunting permits; applications to the Nebraska Veterans Homes; and waivers of tuition.

Federal level services provide and/or complete Veteran Administration forms for claims relating but not limited to service connected compensation, disability pension, widow's pension, burial allowance, grave markers/headstones, educational benefits, home loans, insurance, indebtedness, and character of service upgrades.

Categories

Veteran Compensation and Pension Benefits
Veteran Burial Benefits
Home Purchase/Mortgage Refinance Loans
Veteran/Military Health Insurance