§ 26-35-1304 - Implementation of grant program. - Arkansas Statutes

26-35-1304. Implementation of grant program.

(a) The Adjutant General or his or her designee shall use funds from the Military Family Relief Trust Fund to establish a grant program to assist the families of members of the National Guard and the reserve components of the armed forces.

(b) (1) The grant program created under this subchapter shall assist the families of members of the National Guard and the reserve components of the armed forces who serve on active duty for a minimum of thirty (30) days as a result of September 11, 2001.

(2) The eligibility criteria for receiving grants under the grant program shall include, but not be limited to, the following:

(A) The need of the family;

(B) The pay grade of the member of the National Guard and reserve components of the armed forces;

(C) The difference between the member's military salary and civilian salary; or

(D) Any other factors that establish the family's financial hardship.