The County Veteran Service Fund Grant (CVSFG) aims to strengthen connections between veterans, eligible dependents and survivors with federal veteran benefits they may not have previously accessed. In support of DMVA's goal to exceed the national average in benefit connection rates, the program funds initiatives that increase awareness of available benefits and services at the federal, state and local levels. 

Who is Eligible?
County veteran service departments who:

• Maintain at least 70% of the total county funding for veteran service operations for the fiscal year immediately preceding October 1, 2018; (i.e., Fiscal Year 2017).
• Establish remote access to the United Stated Department of Veterans Affairs (USDVA) computing systems and require county veteran service officers (VSO) to obtain a PIV card.
• Provide no less than 20 hours per week toward veteran service operations. 

Grant Guidance
FY26 CVSF Grant Guidance

Grant Timeline
Timelines for FY27 grants are being produced.

Primary Contact
Marie Douville
Program Manager
douvillem2@michigan.gov
517-992-1845