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 will be awarded in the order they are received. The funding for this program will come from a specific appropriation, ensuring that eligible entities can receive financial support for up to 365 days per year for each veteran they house. This initiative aims to enhance the resources available to organizations serving homeless veterans, thereby improving their capacity to provide essential services.