Funding Amount

Not stated

Deadline

Rolling (quarterly review)

Grant Type

Foundation

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Cycle
Rolling — applications accepted year-round
Tracked since
April 2026

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Other requirements

  • Must be a U.S
  • Armed Forces veteran
  • Must have urgent, unexpected financial hardship
  • Eligible expenses include: rent payments, utility bills, car repairs, internet/phone access, transportation costs

Overview

One-time emergency financial assistance program for veterans facing urgent, unexpected expenses.

Geographic Scope: United States

Focus Areas: Emergency financial assistance for veterans in crisis

Eligibility Requirements:

  • Must be a U.S. Armed Forces veteran
  • Must have urgent, unexpected financial hardship
  • Eligible expenses include: rent payments, utility bills, car repairs, internet/phone access, transportation costs

Program Details:

  • One-time emergency financial assistance
  • Direct financial aid for immediate needs
  • Prevents homelessness by addressing housing instability
  • Connects veterans with ongoing support services
  • Impact: Over 3,000 veterans have received assistance through this program
  • Over 4,000 veterans have received assistance through CPFS programs combined

What the Program Addresses:

  • Emergency aid during financial crises
  • Prevention of homelessness
  • Connection to longer-term support resources

Review Timeline: Applicants receive response (approved, not approved, or on hold) within 30 business days

Background: Created to resolve urgent needs such as rent payments, overdue utility bills, car repairs, and internet/phone access. By offering targeted, one-time aid, the program provides veterans with support needed to regain stability.

Contact:

  • Email: [email protected] (subject line: "Helping Heroes Home")
  • Phone: 1-800-982-0972
  • Address: 4120 Commercial Center Drive, Suite 250, Austin TX 78744
  • Website: cellphonesforsoldiers.com

How to Apply

How to Apply for Helping Heroes Home

  1. Send an Email Request:
    • Email: [email protected]
    • Subject line: "Helping Heroes Home"
  2. Include Required Information in email body:
    • Full name
    • Mailing address
    • Phone number
    • Email address
    • Detailed explanation of financial need
    • Payment due date
  3. Wait for Review and Decision:
    • Cell Phones For Soldiers team will verify eligibility
    • Request prioritized alongside other current requests
    • Response Timeline: Within 30 business days
    • Possible outcomes: Approved, Not Approved, or On Hold
    • Applicant will receive email decision

Eligible Expenses:

  • Rent payments
  • Utility bills (overdue)
  • Car repairs
  • Transportation costs
  • Internet or phone access
  • Other critical emergency expenses

What Cell Phones for Soldiers Inc actually gave

Source: IRS Form 990, 2022 — the most recent filing with itemized grants

Cell Phones for Soldiers Inc reported $20K in grants for 2024 as a total without an itemized list; the grant details below are from 2022, its most recent itemized filing.

Grants in 2022
1
Total given
$13K
Median grant
$13K
  • By dollars: Florida 100%. Top recipient cities: Ponte Vedra, FL.

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IRS Form 990, 2022. Amounts as reported by the funder. Full 990 history →

Focus Areas & Funding Uses

Fields of Work

  • Veterans
  • Hardship
  • Homeless

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