How does it work?

The Kent County Relief Fund is a short-term effort that provides $500 emergency cash relief to eligible individuals who live or work in Kent County and have lost their jobs or are experiencing significantly reduced hours of work due to the COVID-19 crisis.

Who is eligible for support?

Kent County residents experiencing increased financial difficulty due to COVID-19 who meet the following criteria are eligible to apply for $500 in cash relief:

• Live or work in Kent County, Michigan, and 18 years of age or older
• Laid off or have experienced at least a 50 percent reduction in work hours since March 1, 2020
• Household income was less than or equal to $50,000 per year

How do I apply?

The online application is a simple process. To apply, applicants must:

• Upload a picture of your government issued ID or two secondary forms of identification that match your current address
• Verify that you have experienced a decrease in work hours or job loss
• Upload most recent tax return or pay stub
• Demonstrate your income is no more than $50,000 per year
• Provide bank account information to transfer cash relief funds

Payments are made electronically. Online applications will be processed as quickly as possible; however, processing times may vary based on the volume of applications received.

Applications are processed on a first-come, first-served basis. Funds are limited and intended to provide short-term relief. If the fund is depleted, applicants will be added to a waiting list and notified if additional funds become available.

For answers to our most frequently asked questions about the application process, click here.