Discuss, consider and take appropriate action for Veteran Services to pursue a grant with the Texas Veterans Commission, which will assist Veterans in Williamson County who are in need of emergency financial assistance such as rental and mortgage assistance, utility assistance, food assistance, funeral assistance and transportation assistance.

The Veteran Services Office is currently utilizing a grant through the Texas Veterans Commission for $210,000.000 to provide emergency financial assistance to eligible Williamson County veterans and their families. This grant provides immediate financial assistance to eligible veterans and dependents in need, and has allowed our office to assist the veteran community when they find themselves at a time in need. Williamson County veterans are a top priority for our county, and we are requesting to submit a grant application for $300,000.00. Since we are at the end of our existing grant cycle from the Texas Veterans Commission, we must submit a new grant application for this next grant cycle. The current Texas Veterans Commission grant cycle for our grant is from 07/01/2024 to 06/30/2025. Our office has seen an increase in the need for emergency financial assistance within Williamson County, and by pursuing an emergency financial assistance grant of $300,000 through the Texas Veterans Commission, we can have a greater positive impact for the Wilco veteran community, ensuring that we continue to serve those who served us.