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This bill creates the Michigan Veterans Coalition Grant Program, which will be administered by the Michigan Veterans Affairs Agency in consultation with the Michigan Veterans Coalition. The program will provide grants to veteran service organizations to support their operations, with funds drawn from the Michigan Veterans Coalition Fund. To be eligible for grants, organizations must provide hours from accredited veteran service officers who help connect veterans and their families to federal benefits. The bill defines key terms such as "veteran service operations" (which includes assistance, programming, and advocacy for veterans) and "accredited veteran service officer" (an individual qualified under federal regulations to assist veterans). Organizations must certify their service hours and can receive administrative support as needed. Importantly, the bill will only take effect if Senate Bill No. 207 is also enacted into law, creating a legislative tie bar. The goal of the program is to enhance support services and benefit access for veterans in Michigan by providing financial resources to organizations that directly assist veterans and their families.

Budget and Finance, Military Affairs and Security

https://legislature.mi.gov/Bills/Bill?ObjectName=2025-SB-0208