California Military and Veterans Code

§ 880

MVC § 880 Effective Jul 16, 2021Div. 4 · Ch. 3.7

Statute text

(a)(1) The department shall, with existing funds or through appropriation by the Legislature, operate a competitive grant program, to be administered by the department. For purposes of this section, “existing funds” means funding already appropriated to any state department or agency, other than the department, for the purpose of providing services to veterans. The department may enter into memoranda of understanding with other state departments and agencies to implement this section.

(2)The department may cover reasonable administrative costs of implementing this section using the funds available for the competitive grant program.

(b)(1) Competitive grants shall be awarded to certified California veteran service providers, as defined in Section 881, for purposes of providing supportive services that improve the quality of life for veterans and their families. Supportive services may include, but are not limited to, housing assistance, health services, including mental and behavioral health services, counseling, small business assistance, case management, employment assistance, and job placement.

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Legislative history

Amended by Stats. 2021, Ch. 77, Sec. 22. (AB 137) Effective July 16, 2021.