To: Charles Winfrey, Human Services Committee Chairperson
From: Derrick Britton, Veterans Services Director
title
RE: 2024 Genesee County Veterans Microgrant Program
recommendation
BOARD ACTION REQUESTED:
Approval of a request for a proposed Veterans Microgrant Program for Genesee County non-profit Veteran serving organizations. Single grant awards will be up to $10k, for a total allocation of $100k, paid out of Veterans’ fund balance.
BACKGROUND:
This grant program will be available to local non-profit organizations and municipalities to enhance existing activities/programming that address Genesee County Veterans’ needs and/or recognize the service of our local Veterans.
DISCUSSION:
Any local non-profit organizations that currently offers specific programs to and for the benefit of Veterans of the United States Armed Forces in Genesee County would be eligible. Priority will be given to entities that do not already contract with Genesee County to provide services to Veterans. Examples of possible funding awards include: Enhancement/expansion of a program/service currently offered to Veterans; New programming for Veterans by an agency that already provides Veteran services; Purchase of plaques, banners, or monuments to honor Veterans; General capital infrastructure to facilities that primarily provide Veteran services; Expenses associated with an event to honor Genesee County Veterans. If approved, applications will be available beginning July 1, 2024.
IMPACT ON HUMAN RESOURCES:
None.
IMPACT ON BUDGET:
The total allocation for this initiative is $100,000. Funding of up to $10k will be awarded on a first-come, first served approved application basis until all funding is allocated. Funding will be paid out of Veterans fund balance.
IMPACT ON FACILITIES:
None.
IMPACT ON TECHNOLOGY:
None.
CONFORMITY TO COUNTY PRIORITIES:
Health, Livable & Safe Communities: The Department of Veterans Services will use this opportunity to communicate resources and services available to Genesee County residents. Long Term Financial Stability: Grant awards will assist Veteran organizations with stability to continue serving Veterans. Inclusive, Collaborative Culture: Grants would expand the role of the department as a convener to enhance relationships that contribute to growth/collaboration. Community Growth: Grants will help create economic growth and build on existing relationships with entities that serve Veterans in Genesee County.
resolution
TO THE HONORABLE CHAIRPERSON AND MEMBERS OF THE GENESEE COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS, GENESEE COUNTY, MICHIGAN
LADIES AND GENTLEMEN:
BE IT RESOLVED, by this Board of County Commissioners of Genesee County, Michigan, that the request by the Veterans Services Director to authorize establishing a Veterans Microgrant Program whereby local non-profit organizations and municipalities can apply for grants of up to $10,000.00 to enhance existing activities and/or programming that address Genesee County veterans’ needs in accordance with the application instructions and guidance as outlined in the memorandum request, the total allocation for this Program being $100,000.00 out of the Veterans Millage fund balance, is approved (a copy of the memorandum request and supporting documents being on file with the official records of the June 12, 2024 meeting of this Board).