Waupaca County Veterans Service Commission Emergency Grant

The Waupaca County Veterans Service Commission - the CVSO and three citizen veterans appointed by the Board chair to staggered three-year terms under 45.81 - approves the county's Emergency Grant, temporary financial assistance for eligible veterans and surviving spouses covering food, utilities, housing, transportation and other basic needs; the 45.86 annual fund carried $6,971 in the 2026 levy.

Also called: Veterans Service Commission, Emergency Grant, hardship grant, 45.81, 45.86, veteran’s relief, temporary financial assistance, surviving spouses, Waupaca, Waupaca, New London, Clintonville, Marion, Weyauwega, Manawa, Iola, Scandinavia, Fremont, King, Ogdensburg, Big Falls.

For: Veteran or service member, survivor.

Where it applies

Written for the jurisdictions listed here.

Waupaca County, WICounty

The commission. The County Board's committee rules (October 28, 2025 packet): "Veterans Service Commission: Composed of the County Veterans Service Officer and three citizens who are veterans and county residents that are appointed by the County Board Chair for staggered 3 year terms authorized by Wisconsin Statute 45.81. The commission reviews and approves veteran hardship grant applications and has oversight of the annual fund authorized by Wisconsin Statutes 45.86." The Finance Committee - which has jurisdiction for "County Clerk, Treasurer, Register of Deeds, Finance, and Veterans Services" - reviews the budget. The grant. The office's Emergency Grant page: "The purpose of the emergency grant is to provide temporary financial assistance to eligible veterans and their surviving spouses. This grant is intended to help cover urgent personal or family necessities, including food, utilities, housing, transportation, and other basic needs approved by the Commission. All emergency grants are subject to approval by the Waupaca County Veterans Service Commission." The application PDF is on the page; assistance managing finances is referred to the Financial Information & Service Center, Inc. The fund. The Board's minutes of November 12, 2025 levy for 2026 "$6,971 as veteran's relief" against Waupaca County's equalized valuation - the 45.86 annual fund the commission oversees (see the State entry). No award amounts or denial records are published.

Thresholds

Thresholds for Waupaca County Veterans Service Commission Emergency Grant
Gate	Rule
A Waupaca County veteran or surviving spouse in urgent need	The Emergency Grant covers urgent personal or family necessities approved by the Commission; no rating is named in the published criteria.

Sources

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Last updated 2026-10-30.

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Disclaimer

VetTOC is not affiliated with the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs or the Department of Defense. Information is for reference only and is not an eligibility determination. Verify with VA, the relevant state or territory, or an accredited VSO.