The proposed bill establishes the "Michigan veterans coalition grant program," aimed at providing financial support to veteran service organizations through grants for allowable expenditures related to veteran service operations. The Michigan veterans affairs agency will oversee the program, consulting with the Michigan veterans coalition to create and manage the grant process. Organizations seeking funding must enter into a grant agreement with the agency and certify that they provide accredited veteran service officer hours to assist veterans and their families in accessing federal benefits.
Key definitions are included in the bill, such as "accredited veteran service officer," "allowable expenditures," and "veteran service operations," which encompass a range of services aimed at supporting veterans in Michigan. The bill stipulates that administrative support may also be approved by the agency to enhance veteran service operations. Additionally, the enactment of this bill is contingent upon the passage of Senate Bill No. 207 of the 103rd Legislature.