Grant opportunity · Maryland Department of Human Services

Burial Assistance Program

Award amount varies

About this opportunity

The Burial Assistance Program provides limited financial help with funeral expenses for deceased recipients of Maryland public assistance programs when their families cannot afford the funeral costs. A cash benefit is paid directly to the funeral director to cover eligible funeral expenses. The program covers deceased individuals who were receiving or eligible for certain state assistance programs including Foster Care, Public Assistance to Adults (PAA), Temporary Cash Assistance (TCA), Temporary Disability Assistance Program (TDAP), Medical Assistance (MA), or Supplemental Security Income (SSI). Newborn children not receiving TCA may also be eligible.

Who may apply

individual

Deadline

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