OPEN MENU Louisiana Department of Veterans Affairs FIND LOCATION ABOUT US BENEFITS VET RESOURCES NEWS & EVENTS HOW TO HELP FAQS Hidden label Military Family Assistance (MFA) Fund The Military Family Assistance Fund (MFA) can provide financial support to Louisiana Veterans and their families when they experience financial hardships. Certain criteria applies. In order to receive funds through MFA, a completed application must be submitted to LDVA including all required supporting documentation. MFA can pay up to $10,000.00 for one claim per active-duty order in a twelve month period. MFA is funded by private donations from individuals and corporations. Visit our How to Help page to donate to the MFA fund. Qualifications How To Apply APPLY NOW LA National Guard Death and Disability Benefit Louisiana National guardsmen suffering a permanent and total disability while on federal or state active duty on or after September 11, 2001, or the beneficiary of record of those killed in action may qualify for a $250,000 death or $100,000 disability benefit from the State of Louisiana. Certain restrictions apply. How To Apply BURIALS & MEMORIALS EDUCATION EMERGENCY ASSISTANCE EMPLOYMENT & VOCATIONAL TRAINING FAMILY BENEFITS HEALTHCARE HONORS & MEDALS LOANS PENSION & DISABILITY STATE REGISTRATION & LICENSES TAX EXEMPTIONS VETERANS HOMES Louisiana Department of Veterans Affairs Facebook Twitter Instagram PUBLIC RECORDS REQUESTS AND MEDIA INQUIRIES brandee.patrick@la.gov or (225) 219-5005 LDVA HEADQUARTERS veteran@la.gov or (225) 219-5000