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Bay County veterans office awaits state grant decision; highlights Veterans Coffee and VA service officer hours
Summary
Committee members said the office has resubmitted a state grant application with minor math corrections and is awaiting a funding determination by the end of the month; they also reminded attendees about a monthly Veterans Coffee and a VA service officer who meets with veterans on Mondays at the Bay County Veterans Foundation on Madison.
Bay County Veterans Affairs Committee members said the office is waiting for a state decision on a grant application and reminded veterans about ongoing outreach opportunities, including a Veterans Coffee and on-site VA service officer hours.
Staff reported they resubmitted the grant application with one small mathematical correction and that the state asked for the revision by the 31st; the committee said a county-level award decision depends on the state's allocation among counties. Committee members said they expect to hear a determination by the end of the month but that the state could request additional fixes if needed.
Committee members also noted outreach activities: a Veterans Coffee hosted at the Bay County Veterans Foundation on Madison occurs the fourth Thursday of each month, and a female VA service officer is available at that location on Mondays for veterans who prefer to meet with a female officer. Committee members said they see veterans at the Coffee who do not regularly visit the office and that the events are useful for connecting veterans with VA staff and county services.
Committee members took no formal action on these items at the meeting and said they will report any grant outcome when notified by the state.
