Manatee County Veterans Services provides a range of support for veterans and their families, offering assistance with VA benefits applications, education on eligible resources, and guidance through the process for benefits like healthcare, disability compensation, and survivor benefits. The division focuses on helping veterans understand and access federal and state programs available to them, including pensions, housing loans, insurance and crisis assistance. Additionally, Manatee County also offers grants, such as the Active Military Combat Duty Grant, which provides financial relief to eligible active-duty members and veterans​.

Programs
Veteran Services Counselors can connect veterans to:

• VA Disability compensation
• Low-income and long-term pensions
• VA burial benefits
• Local VA healthcare
• Home loans
• Life insurance
• Warm Handoffs to Community Partner for any other needs