The Colorado National Guard Foundation
The Colorado National Guard Foundation was established as a result of the Gulf War in 1991. Many Guard members experienced financial hardship due to their deployment. Today, the Foundation assists soldiers and airmen who are experiencing financial hardship and need assistance to pay their rent or utilities.
The Foundation awards interest-free loans and grants to soldiers and airmen who are in need of emergency financial assistance. This can be for medical emergencies; line-of-duty injuries in which incapacitation pay is not made to the military member in a timely manner; pay and allowances for Guard duty are late or a disaster such as a home burning down all qualify as emergencies.
All requests for grants or loans are taken on a case-by-case basis. The Foundation Board is comprised of officers, NCOs and government civilian employees who administer the rules and regulations of running the Foundation. The Foundation has an Emergency Relief Committee that is comprised of officers, NCOs and government civilian employees. These individuals look at all loan and grant requests. Three members of the Emergency Relief Board must come to a consensus on whether a soldier or an airman is eligible for a loan or grant. Loans and grants are NOT an entitlement. Soldiers and Airmen are applying for an interest-free LOAN. There are criteria that must be met by the military member to qualify for the loan.
If you are a member of the Colorado Army or Air National Guard and are in need of an emergency loan fill out the application located below and submit it to start the application process. Once received the application will be processed and your case presented to the Foundation committee for review. Include copies of your bills (debts) with your application. Please be aware that the Foundation DOES NOT make car payments. If a loan is granted please understand this is an interest-free loan and it DOES need to be PAID BACK.
ELIGIBILITY FOR THE COLORADO NATIONAL GUARD FOUNDATION
1. Only active members of the Colorado National Guard and their family members are eligible to apply for and receive emergency financial assistance.
2. Guard members MUST have an ETS date of at least 1-year left on their contract at the time they apply for the loan.
3. Applicant must be in good standing with their unit which will be verified with the unit.
4. The request for financial assistance must be for a true emergency i.e. the requested money will actually assist the military member in resolving their problem.
5. The applicant cannot have an outstanding CNG Foundation loan or a loan/grant awarded within the last 12 months.
6. Please allow a 24-hour (one business day) turn-around time after we receive your completed application for a response concerning your request.
REPAYMENT
The Foundation replenishes its funds from loan repayment, the Combined Federal Campaign as well as donations from individuals and companies. All funds are used to assist Guard members and their families. Should a soldier or airmen renege on their loan repayment, they will be sent to a collection agency after all reasonable attempts to collect (including contacting the unit) have been made.
Click here for the Colorado National Guard Foundation Emergency Financial Relief Application (pdf). Fax to 720-250-1199 along with copies of the bills you need assistance with. If you are on orders please send a copy of your orders as well.
The Foundation replenishes its funds from loan repayment, the Combined Federal Campaign and donations. All funds are used to assist Guard members and their families. Should a soldier or airmen renege on their loan repayment, they will be sent to a collection agency.
Contact Us for More Information
Tel: 720-250-1191
12200 E. Briarwood Ave., Centennial, CO 80112
Fax your application to 720-250-1199
Care of: Emergency Relief Board
The Military Family Relief Fund is for Colorado Servicemembers who pay Colorado Income taxes (this is not solely for the Colorado National Guard). This fund was established based off donations by Colorado taxpayers who every year have checked off on their state taxes to make a donation to this fund.
The Military Family Relief Fund assists Colorado military families impacted by mobilization, including National Guard members and reservists deployed as a result of mobilizations since 9/11. It also provides financial assistance for active duty military members deployed to hostile fire zones.
Not only does the fund make up loss in salary, but families may also qualify for help defraying increased expenses for food, housing, utilities, medical service, and other expenses incurred when a family member leaves civilian employment.
State Representative Morgan Carroll, who co-sponsored the bill that established the fund, said, “It isn’t right that our brave men and women who have been called to serve our country should have their families’ financials negatively impacted … It is just one way we can show our military members how much we appreciate their commitment.”
Contact Us for More Information
Tel: 720-250-1191
12200 E. Briarwood Ave.Centennial, CO 80112
Fax your application to 720-250-1199
Care of: Emergency Relief Board