O p e r a t i o n CHARLIE BRAVO

On Your Feet Eligibility

The OYF emergency grant may be used by all Veterans participating at least 16 hours or 2 sessions per month in our therapy programs. Funds may be made available to Veterans and their immediate families for needs such as food, housing, utilities, medical services, transportation, and other essential household expenses which have become difficult to afford. A grant up to $2,500 may be awarded.

The veteran must have an honorable, under honorable conditions, or certain other than honorable discharges.
The applicant must prove genuine financial hardship. Financial hardship will be determined by a combination of the applicant's income, spending habits, and the emergency situation.
The maximum amount an applicant may receive from the fund is two thousand five hundred dollars ($2,500.00), unless a higher amount is approved by the program panel of commissioners.
The Veteran seeking assistance must be a current participant of one of our three Operation Combat Bikesaver locations participating in at least 16 hours of “Hot Rod Therapy” or "Lima Charlie" per month.
The application must be completed by the service member or veteran. In the event they are unable to, it must be completed by an eligible representative (i.e., spouse, VSO, social worker, or dependent 18 yrs. or older).
The service member/veteran must be available to discuss any additional questions and provide most current bills.

Required Documents Checklist:

Application: General Information and Grant Request
W9 (must have handwritten signature), Direct Deposit Form (must have handwritten signature), and Release form from the Indiana Workforce Development.
Statement letter signed by the veteran that explains your hardship and what assistance you are requesting
DD214 that shows the type of discharge
Current bills, invoices, or estimates for all items you are asking for assistance with
All pages of the most current bank statements for all accounts you own, showing all deposits, and withdrawals. Statements from all financial sources. For example: retirement, asset, and investment accounts
Evidence of income for applicant and spouse (most current pay stubs, VA compensation, Social Security, retirement, unemployment, etc.)
Prior Year tax return if applicable
2 proofs of Indiana Residency; Driver's license, VA ID Card and IN ID card

The following documents will be given to you in person to fill out after you have filled out the application.

W9 Form
Budget Worksheet
Workforce Release of Information
Direct Deposit Authorization Agreement
Authorization for Consent of Release of Information

Expenses Ineligible for consideration for payment:

Credit Cards, military charge cards, or retail store credit cards.
Cable, internet, and secondary phone.
Cosmetic or investigational medical procedures and expenses.
Taxes - property or otherwise
Furniture Rentals.
Any other expense not determined to be a basic life need.

Terms & Conditions

Each application will be reviewed independently, and each case will stand on its own merit.

I understand that proper stewardship requires I provide information to substantiate my request, including governmental records, price/income information, and medical information. This information will be kept confidential. I further indicate that if the request cannot be substantiated, it will not be possible to consider or approve it.

I agree to allow the On Your Feet Program to have access to my account information for the sole purpose of payment remittance. I will submit documentation of the expenses for verification by On Your Feet Program personnel.

I understand the primary purpose of the On Your Feet Program is to meet urgent needs of the recently Active-Duty Military, Reserve and National Guard personnel, Veterans, and their immediate family members.

I understand that this On Your Feet assistance program is a onetime grant only.

I agree to obey all the policies of the program and comply with any reasonable directions with respect to questions or concerns that may arise.

I understand that the On Your Feet Program is funded by public donations and success is based solely upon public support of the program. Operation Combat Bikesaver, and the On Your Feet Program are not government funded.

I agree to hold Operation Combat Bikesaver, the On Your Feet Program, their officers, employees, agents, and sponsor harmless as a result of this request and their handling of it and waive all rights to seek damages from these parties for any loss, or perceived loss; that may occur.

I understand that Operation Combat Bikesaver may, in its sole discretion, modify the amount I request.

I understand that Operation Combat Bikesaver may refer my name to an organization that provides personal financial planning services, with no further obligation on my part.

Supporting documentation for your service-connected injury/illness. Provide either the VA Award Letter with Break Down of individual injuries/illnesses and their associated percentages or if you have an eBenefits account you may provide screenshots of that information concerning your service-connected injuries/illnesses or you may provide your Physical Evaluation Board results, Line of Duty paperwork, or other like documents.