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County accepts $7,500 Veterans Services Grant to support Rainbow Rider and training

Traverse County Commission · August 20, 2024
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Summary

The Traverse County Commission unanimously approved a $7,500 Veterans Services Grant on Aug. 20 to fund Rainbow Rider service support, promotional items, office upgrades, and training for the Veterans Service Officer.

Jared Lamm, Traverse County Veterans Service Officer, asked the board to approve a Veterans Services Grant totaling $7,500. Lamm said the funds would support Rainbow Rider, pay for promotional items, cover office upgrades, and allow the VSO to attend conferences and trainings. Commissioner Dwight Nelson moved to accept the grant; Commissioner Kayla Schmidt seconded and the Board approved the request 4-0.

The acceptance authorizes county staff to expend the grant funds for the stated purposes; no further conditions or matching requirements were recorded in the minutes. The grant approval will be reflected in upcoming budget tracking and staff will report back if expenditures change.