The bill H. B. No. 2025-2026 aims to establish the Veterans Organization Grant Program within the Ohio Department of Development. Under the new section 122.381 of the Revised Code, the program will allow the director of development to provide annual grants of $1,000 to eligible veterans organizations. These grants are intended to support celebrations honoring veterans and to provide basic necessities, such as food, to veterans. The director will also be responsible for creating application procedures and administrative rules for the program, which will include requirements for organizations to file annual sworn statements detailing their expenditures of the grant funds.

Additionally, the bill includes appropriations totaling $225,000 from the General Revenue Fund for the fiscal years 2025 and 2026, specifically designated for the Veterans Organization Grants. This funding will be used to issue grants to qualifying veterans organizations as outlined in the newly enacted section 122.381. The Director of Budget and Management will oversee the establishment of accounts for these appropriations and ensure compliance with applicable provisions of previous legislation.