Bill > H601

This bill appropriates ten million dollars annually from the General Fund to the Department of Military and Veterans Affairs for a grant program targeting Disabled American Veterans (DAV) chapters during the 2025-2027 fiscal biennium. The grant program aims to help eligible DAV nonprofit chapters renovate and expand their facilities and provide additional resources to disabled veterans. Each DAV chapter can receive only one grant per fiscal year, with individual grants not exceeding one million dollars. The Department is instructed to distribute grants across the state geographically and to allow continued application for unused funds in a given fiscal year. Any unencumbered funds at the end of each fiscal year will remain available for future grants rather than reverting to the General Fund. The bill requires the Department to submit a detailed report by July 1, 2026, and subsequent even-numbered years, documenting the total number of grants, the names of recipient chapters by county, and the specific grant amounts. The legislation will take effect on July 1, 2025, providing a structured approach to supporting DAV organizations' infrastructure and service capabilities.

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https://www.ncleg.gov/BillLookUp/2025/H601