Viet Nam Veterans and their Families Trust Grants

The Viet Nam Veterans and their Families Trust provides grants to benefit New Zealand Viet Nam Veterans and their families, helping to make day-to-day life easier. The Trust supports those most in need within the Viet Nam Veterans' community by providing financial assistance for various expenses including house repairs, heating and insulation, practical household items, house alterations for medical reasons, debt from unexpected circumstances, orthodontic or optometrist costs, and travel expenses. The Trust prioritizes applications where there is immediate or obvious need and considers how grants will benefit the lives of veterans and their families. Grants are one-off payments in addition to other entitlements under the Veterans' Support Act 2014. The average grant amount is $4,393, though applicants can request any amount. Applications are accepted year-round and reviewed at quarterly Trust meetings.