Senate Bill 609 establishes a state matching grant program aimed at supporting organizations that provide services to homeless veterans. This program is designed for entities that have been awarded federal per diem payments under current federal law, specifically those eligible under 38 USC 2011 (d). The bill allows the Wisconsin Department of Veterans Affairs to award grants of $25 per day for each veteran that these organizations can house, with funding provided on a quarterly basis based on the number of veterans housed in the previous quarter.

The bill outlines the process for applying for these grants, stating that applications will be accepted annually and that the grants can be awarded for up to 365 days per year. The funding for this program will come from a specific appropriation, ensuring that eligible entities receive the necessary financial support to continue their services for homeless veterans.