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AI- 3298

12. B. 8.

BOC Regular

Meeting Date:	08/20/2020
FY21 County Veteran Service Fund Grant Application
Submitted For:	Kelli Scott	FROM:	Aaron Edlefson, Director, Veterans Affairs
Department:	Veterans Affairs

Information

RESOLUTION:

Resolved that the Calhoun County Board of Commissioners approves the Michigan Veterans Affairs Agency's (MVAA) County Veteran Service Fund Grant as presented and authorizes the Board Chair to sign on behalf of the County.

RECOMMENDATION:

It is the recommendation of Calhoun County Veterans Affairs (CCVA) that the MVAA County Veteran Service Fund Grant be approved as presented.

BACKGROUND:

The County Veteran Service Fund Grant, established in 2018, provides funding for county offices to provide "assistance and programming to meet the needs of veterans in this state." Calhoun County is anticipating a grant of $50,000.00 based on the annual legislative appropriation.

ALTERNATIVES:

SUMMARY:

The MVAA is awarding grants to county veterans affairs and service offices to increase awareness and services at the county level.

Fiscal Impact

BUDGETARY IMPACT:

As this is a reimbursement-based grant, there is no fiscal impact on the FY21 VA budget.

Attachments
FY21 CVSF Grant Application