Grant Help for Disabled People in Texas
Grants have often been used to alleviate the hardship of certain social classes. For the disabled population of Texas, certain organizations, alongside the government, offer financial assistance with the day-to-day expenses of living as well as obtaining higher education through grants.
Grants are divided into two categories: Grants-in-aid and grants. Grants-in-aid are when a service is rendered at reduced cost or no cost at all. True grants are handed out to individuals who meet certain criteria.
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Function
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The function of a grant is to give assistance to a person obtaining something such as a home, an education or an automobile. It is not uncommon for disabled people to have a hard time reaching their financial goals because of their inability to remain employed to the same degree as others who are not disabled. Grants and scholarships have been specifically created for those with disabilities.
The Texas Property Tax Exemption for Disabled Veterans
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The Texas Property Tax Exemption for Disabled Veterans and their families is meant to "extend property tax exemptions on the appraised value of their property to blind, disabled, and other Texas veterans and their surviving family members," according to "Financial Aid for the Disabled and their Families 2008-2010." This grant-in-aid offers either veterans or their surviving family members a percentage break on property taxes in Texas, depending on the level of injury and age.
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The Fleetwood Memorial Foundation Grant
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The Fleetwood Memorial Foundation Grant offers assistance to disabled law enforcement and fire protection personnel who were disabled in the line of duty. In the line of duty, according to the foundation, does not necessarily mean while on paid duty.
Time Frame
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For each grant, the time frame is different as is the eligibility for renewal. Of the above examples, Fleetwood Memorial Foundation Grants are one-time only, while the Texas Property Exemption is renewable from year to year as long as the original veteran or family member is alive and residing at the primary residence in Texas. Since the time frame differs on each grant, applicants are advised to pay special attention to application deadlines and renewability.
Steps
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1. Read grant information carefully.
2. Gather the requested information to prove eligibility.
3. Submit grant application by the application deadline.Mistakes in any of these three steps can be the difference between a grant being given or denied. For assistance in putting together grant applications, contact the foundation or agency giving the grant.
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