Genesee County, MI — At the February 12, 2025, regular meeting of the Genesee County Board of Commissioners, members approved the 2025 Genesee County Veteran Organization Relief Program.

The program is available to non-profit 501(c)(19)/501(c)(3) veteran-serving organizations to enhance existing activities or programming that address the needs of Genesee County veterans or recognize their service.

Any non-profit organization with an IRS 501(c)(19)/501(c)(3) designation that currently offers specific programs to and for the benefit of veterans of the United States Armed Forces in Genesee County can apply. Priority will be given to entities that do not already contract with Genesee County to provide services to veterans and those who did not previously apply in 2024.

“We are very appreciative of the Board of Commissioners for its embrace of our vision for the Department in assisting the mission of veteran-serving organizations that support our nation’s heroes,” said Derrick Britton, Genesee County Veterans Services (GCDVS) Director. “As a county, we value community growth and cultivating an inclusive, collaborative culture for our residents, and that includes acknowledging the important role of veteran-serving organizations throughout the county.”

County organizations that currently offer specific programs to and for the benefit of Veterans of the United States Armed Forces are encouraged to apply for up to $10,000, which will be awarded on a reimbursement basis. Priority will be given to entities that do not already contract with Genesee County to provide services to veterans. In addition, organizations or municipalities which received funds from Genesee County for veterans are not eligible to apply.

Examples of possible funding include:

• Enhancement, expansion of a program or service currently offered to veterans;
• New programming for veterans provided by an agency that already provides services to veterans;
• Purchase plaques, banners or monuments to honor veterans;
• Expenses associated with an event to honor Veterans; and
• General capital infrastructure to facilities, including physical structures (roof, windows, doors, etc.), HVAC, plumbing, electrical, security, furniture, fixtures and equipment; the structure’s primary purpose must be for Veterans’ services.

Only one application per organization is accepted. Funding should be utilized within one year of award.

Click here for more information on Veterans Services throughout Genesee County