New Jersey military families facing a shortfall could tap a new state fund for help instead of piecing together aid on their own. The bill would create the New Jersey Military Family Relief Fund at the Treasury Department and let taxpayers send part of a state income-tax refund or a donation to it.
The money would be reserved for military family relief grants, giving the state a separate pot for emergencies and basic expenses that often hit hardest all at once.
Who the grants reach
The grants would be available to members of the U.S. Armed Forces and reserve components, members of the New Jersey National Guard, veterans and their families, and surviving spouses. Individual awards could go up to $2,500 and would be aimed at food, housing, medical services and other essential costs.
Applicants would need to be New Jersey residents for at least 12 consecutive months and show financial hardship. The Adjutant General and the Commissioner of Veterans Affairs would oversee the application process and decide who qualifies, with appeals handled through the same offices.
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