Eligibility requirements
Veterans, currently serving service members, Veterans’ beneficiaries, or Veterans’ guardians, conservators or legally appointed personal representatives. Veterans in Minnesota are defined under Minnesota statute 197.447
Award levels
$600 if the Veteran or currently serving service-member served honorably in federal service during the qualifying period (September 11, 2001 – August 30, 2021) and was NOT awarded one of the following medals: Armed Forces Expeditionary Medal; or Global War on Terrorism Expeditionary Medal; or Iraq Campaign Medal; or Afghanistan Campaign Medal.
$1,200 if the Veteran or currently serving service-member served honorably in federal service during the qualifying period (September 11, 2001 – August 30, 2021) and WAS awarded one of the following medals: Armed Forces Expeditionary Medal; or Global War on Terrorism Expeditionary Medal; or Iraq Campaign Medal; or Afghanistan Campaign Medal.
$2,000 for the beneficiary of Veteran who served federal service during the qualifying period (September 11, 2001 – August 30, 2021) AND died during the eligibility period (September 11, 2001 – August 30, 2021) as a result of a service-connect injury, disease, or condition, and WAS awarded one of the following medals: Armed Forces Expeditionary Medal; or Global War on Terrorism Expeditionary Medal; or Iraq Campaign Medal; or Afghanistan Campaign Medal.
Individuals can apply through the applicant portal.