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Emergency benevolent funds for veterans and their dependants (Royal Canadian Legion, Ontario Command)

Emergency benevolent funds for veterans and their dependants (Royal Canadian Legion, Ontario Command) is a program run by The Royal Canadian Legion, Ontario Command for Veterans and ex-service personnel of the Canadian Armed Forces and their dependants in Ontario. Checked on the official page on October 17, 2026.

You likely qualify if: Veteran, ex-service person or dependant; Service rules differ by fund.

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Benevolent funds give emergency help that is not otherwise available to veterans, ex-service personnel and their dependants in Ontario. You apply through a Veterans Affairs counsellor or a Provincial Service Officer.

Who qualifies

Veterans and ex-service personnel of the Canadian Armed Forces and their dependants in Ontario.

You likely qualify if:

  • Veteran, ex-service person or dependant
  • Service rules differ by fund

How to apply

  1. Apply on their website.
  2. Come back here and tell us if it worked.

Where else they are

Their website is on.legion.ca/veterans-seniors/benevolent-funds.

Good to know

  • CostFree
  • Their stepsSpeak to a Veterans Affairs counsellor or a Provincial Service Officer. Fill in form V.A.C. 1278 with a written cost estimate.

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What to bring

  • A written cost estimate for the item
  • Form V.A.C. 1278

Dates

Ongoing.

Source

Checked on October 17, 2026 on the official page

Run by The Royal Canadian Legion, Ontario Command.

We read this on their own website on October 17, 2026. Read from: on.legion.ca/.../benevolent-funds.

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