The Maryland Senior Emergency Assistance Fund provides one-time emergency financial assistance to eligible Maryland residents age 60 and older. Submission of an application does not guarantee assistance.

Eligibility Requirements

Applicants should generally meet the following:

Age 60 or older
Resident of Maryland
Experiencing a documented emergency financial need that affects safety, housing, utilities, health, or essential basic needs
Limited income and resources available to address the emergency
No other timely, appropriate source of assistance identified

Meeting these guidelines does not guarantee approval. All applications are reviewed based on available funding, documentation, and the urgency of the situation.

Application Process

1

Complete the secure application form.

2

Upload supporting documents.

3

If you are a professional submitting on behalf of a client, include your contact information.

4

After submission, the application will be reviewed. You may be contacted for clarification or additional documentation.

5

A decision will be communicated to the applicant or designated contact as soon as possible.

Required Documents

To review your request, we typically need:

A recent utility bill, rent statement, notice, or invoice related to the emergency
Any shutoff, eviction, or past-due notices, if applicable
Basic income and resource information for the applicant and, when relevant, household members
Contact information for a case manager, social worker, or healthcare provider (if involved)

Please upload clear copies or photos of documents. Do not send original paper documents.

Senior Assistance Application Form

Please complete all required fields below. We strongly encourage you to provide a phone number where you can be reached; this allows our team to coordinate assistance more quickly and efficiently.

First name

Please enter your legal name as it appears on official documents

Last name

Birthday

Month

Day

Year

This program is available to Maryland residents age 60 and older.

Multi-line address

Country/Region

Address

City

Zip / Postal code

Phone

Type of Emergency

Housing / Rent

Utility Shutoff

Medical / Prescription

Other

Please describe the situation you are experiencing. You do not need to include personal or medical details beyond what is necessary.

Amount Requested

Typical assistance ranges from $250 to $2,000. Please enter the amount needed to address your emergency

Company or Provider Owed

Payments are made directly to landlords, utility companies, or service providers. Please include the name of the company owed.

File upload

Please upload any notices, bills, or statements related to your request. If you are unable to upload documents, you may submit your application and we will follow up.

I understand that submission of an application does not guarantee assistance.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is this a loan?

No. Assistance, when approved, is a one-time grant paid directly to a vendor or service provider whenever possible.

How long does a decision take?

Timeframes vary based on volume and urgency. Clearly marked emergency situations with complete documentation can often be reviewed more quickly.

Can I apply more than once?

Our assistance is intended to be one-time and limited. In most cases, repeat requests are not approved.

Contact

For questions about the application process, please contact:

Email: info@marylandsenioremergency.org

Phone: (410) 555-1234

Please do not send sensitive personal or financial information by email. Application materials should be submitted through the forms on this site or through your assisting agency, as directed.

Request a Phone Appointment

Complete this form and a team member will call you to help complete your application.