Discuss, consider and take appropriate action authorizing the Williamson County Veterans Service Office to accept a grant from the Texas Veterans Commission (Funds for Veterans Assistance) in the amount of $210,000 FY 2024.

The court previously approved the Veterans Service Office to apply for a grant with the Texas Veterans Commission (Funds for Veterans Assistance) in October 2022. The Veterans Service Office is now seeking approval to accept the total amount of $210,000 through this grant for emergency financial services. Funds awarded through this grant will be to help Veterans with emergency assistance with rent/mortgage, vehicle payments, burial, utilities and food. The program will also require an Emergency Funds Assistance and Finance Coordinator which will be funded through the grant to assist the Director in disbursing funds accordingly and conduct outreach. This is the first time the Veterans Service Office will be utilizing this specific grant with the Texas Veterans Commission. This grant requires no resolution or match. 

Staff recommends following action: Give approval to accept the grant for emergency financial assistance for Veterans of Williamson County through the Funds of Veterans Assistance of the Texas Veterans Commission.