State Offers Help In uncertain times, grant opportunities abound to meet needs of oregon veterans Above: The Grant County People Mover, one of the local providers that partners with the state and federal government to transport Oregon veterans to their medical appointments each year through the Highly Rural Transportation Grant program. 10
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he Oregon Department of Veterans’ Affairs is proud to offer many funding opportunities to cover a variety of needs for Oregon veterans. Active grants available to individual veterans include the Veteran Educational Bridge Grant for student veterans, and Emergency Financial Assistance Funds available to veterans and their immediate family. Both of these grants continue to be available; you may apply individually or ask for assistance through your local County Veteran Service Office (CVSO). Find your CVSO at oregon.gov/odva/ Services/Pages/County-Services.aspx.
The Veteran Educational Bridge Grant is specifically designed to help Oregon veterans complete their educational goals by providing financial assistance to veterans who are unable to complete their education or training due to the unavailability of one or more required classes. To date, ODVA has awarded over $220,000 to nearly 50 student veterans in academic and training programs that include traditional degrees, professional certificates, flight programs and apprenticeships. More information about this program is available on page 16.
