1. A. The approval authority may, in its sole discretion, waive the requirement to seek assistance from other available sources when unusual or exigent circumstances make such application impractical or unlikely to produce results in a timely manner or when the applicant shows that the circumstances are such that other potential sources of funds are inapplicable to the particular circumstances.
2. B. Requests for assistance from the Military Family Assistance Fund shall not be bifurcated.

3. C. An eligible application for a non-profit grant award shall meet the following criteria:

   1. 1. Organization shall be a registered 501(c)(3) non-profit venture.
   2. 2. Submitted projects shall be demonstrably dedicated to the assistance of veterans and their families.
   3. 3. Project operations shall be performed in the State of Louisiana.

   4. 4. The following projects or ventures shall not be eligible for awards under the MFA Grant program:

      1. a. retail businesses, enterprises, and/or operations;
      2. b. gaming or gambling businesses, enterprises, and/or operations;
      3. c. business startups;
      4. d. alcohol purchases.

Authority Note

AUTHORITY NOTE: Promulgated in accordance with R.S. 46:121 et seq.

Historical Note

HISTORICAL NOTE: Promulgated by the Office of the Governor, Department of Veterans Affairs, LR 37:1607 (June 2011), amended LR 45:1591 (November 2019), LR 50:500 (April 2024), LR 52:949 (June 2026).