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Grant Application - NC Department of Military and Veterans Affairs
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INFORMATION CONTACT:
Michelle Marcano, Veterans Services, Director, 704-283-3711
ACTION REQUESTED:
Authorize the County Manager to submit the associated grant application and make necessary assurances and certifications associated with the grant application as substantially consistent with this agenda item, which includes the authorization to execute documents related to award of the grant and budget funds as appropriate.
PRIOR BOARD ACTIONS:
None.
BACKGROUND:
The North Carolina Department of Military and Veterans Affairs (NCDMVA) has established a grant program for existing county veterans offices (CVOs) to provide services to veterans. Union County is eligible for this grant as a CVO with eight or less certified veteran service officers (VSOs). If awarded, the grant amount may be up to $20,000 with no local match required. Eligible grant expenditures include, but are not limited to, training and education, conferences, compensation for personnel service, advertising and public relations, and office supplies.
FINANCIAL IMPACT:
Potential receipt of up to $20,000 with no local match required.