Announcement
In order to help the families of the Virginia, Maryland, and DC area, who are in economic hardship, Kimmy Duong Foundation will provide the following aid:
The amount of aid for each family: $500 or $1,000
The following conditions apply:
- Heads of household with income under 150% of the federal poverty line, who are experiencing economic hardship (see table below)
- Residing and working in the Virginia, Maryland and DC area.
- Maximum 20 grants per month.
- Limit one grant per family per year.
Application Process:
- Apply online at KDF website from the 16th of the month to 15th of next month
- Provide a letter explaining the hardship and the requested grant amount
- Provide the Tax return (form 1040) from last year to show income is under 150% of the poverty line
- Provide proof of economic hardship due to loss of income source, medical, natural disaster – this could be letter of dismissal, medical bills, other bills
- Provide an affidavit attesting the true facts of the application
- Two reference letters from persons/organizations who can attest for the applicant
The Federal Poverty Guidelines Table
| Persons In Family/Household | Poverty Guideline | 150% of Poverty Guideline |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | $12,880.00 | $19,320.00 |
| 2 | $17,420.00 | $26,130.00 |
| 3 | $21,960.00 | $32,940.00 |
| 4 | $26,500.00 | $39,750.00 |
| 5 | $31,040.00 | $46,560.00 |
| 6 | $35,580.00 | $53,370.00 |
| 7 | $40,120.00 | $60,180.00 |
| 8 | $44,660.00 | $66,990.00 |
| For familes/households with more than 8 perons, add $6,810.00 for each additional person | ||
Application Period.
KDF Hardship Grant program operates throughout the year
KDF Hardship Grant program offers rolling application period where applications are accepted before the15th day of a calendar month.
KDF will notify approved applicants by email / phone. Approved grants are provided by the last day of the month in which the application was reviewed.
Via web site : https://thekimmyduongfoundation.org/portfolio/kdf-hardship-grant
For more information, please contact via website
https://thekimmyduongfoundation.org/portfolio/kdf-hardship-grant
To apply below, please provide your name, address, email, and phone number, a letter explaining why you require assistance, 2 letters of recommendation, tax return show income below the proverty line, and filled Affidavit of Hardship form (All fields are required*)
Affidavit of Hardship Form (PDF format) can be downloaded by click on this link