Primary Department: Veterans Services
Primary Department Head/Elected Official: David Lewis
Secondary Department: N/A
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Regular or Supplemental RCA: Regular RCA
Type of Request: Grant - Award
Project ID (if applicable): TVC_GY25
Vendor/Entity Legal Name (if applicable): Texas Veterans Commission
MWBE Contracted Goal (if applicable):
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Justification for 0% MWBE Participation Goal: N/A - Goal not applicable to request
Grant Indirect Costs Rate (if applicable): 0%
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This is a renewal. Department unable to renegotiate contract. Indirect cost allocation to be included on next contract.
Request Summary (Agenda Caption):
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Request by Veterans Services for approval to accept from the Texas Veterans Commission grant funds in the amount of $400,000, with no required match, for the FY25-26 Veterans Assistance Grant Program.
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Background and Discussion:
The Texas Veterans Commission Fund for Veterans Assistance Grant enables Harris County Veterans Services to find financial assistance for arrears housing costs, utility costs and vehicle repairs. This is the fifth program year VSD has been awarded the grant.
Expected Impact:
The increased economic stability of veterans in Harris County.
Alternative Options:
Without this grant Harris County would continue to see an increase of financial constraints and rental arrears in its veteran population.
County Strategic Plan Goal: 6. Help residents achieve housing stability.
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