The Mobile Veterans Support Unit grant provides funding to an eligible veteran-owned and focused organization, experienced in serving military veterans, for the provision of services to all military veterans in rural Colorado areas who have experienced homelessness and/or are without the ability to access essential services.
The Mobile Veterans Support Unit grant is a two-year competitive grant opportunity to provide services to military veterans of any discharge status.
Colorado Senate Bill 21-032, signed into law on June 23, 2021, to establish the Mobile Veterans Support Unit grant, administered through the Department of Local Affairs (DOLA). This legislation came from a gap in support for military veterans, of any discharge status, to access transportation, resources and housing in rural Colorado areas.
Who Should Apply
Veteran-owned and focused business with prior experience providing services to veterans. Any eligible applicant may apply.
Eligible Expenses:
- Purchase of an Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) vehicle or purchase of retrofit accessories to modify grantee's owned vehicle for ADA compliant accessibility.
- Two full-time employees with compensation and minimal benefits
The Application Process
The application has closed.
Two Year Funding Opportunity
State Fiscal Year 2022 and 2023
Total Funding Award: $182,580
Services to be provided by grantee: Transportation, job search assistance, access to healthcare, distribution of supplies, recovery of vital documents, access to food, and housing.
Awards
Resources
Grants Portal Account Creation Instructions
Mobile Veterans Support Unit Policy and Procedures Document
Contact Information
Initial Interest
Direct inquiries regarding initial program interest to your Regional Manager. Use the other program contacts once the initial process with your Regional Manager is complete.
Program Contact
Bret Hillberry
Program Contact
(303) 864-7730
bret.hillberry@state.co.us