AGENCY TESTIMONY
Information on applying for discretionary funding and community board positions
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Commissioner Hendon provides important information on how organizations and individuals can apply for discretionary funding and community board positions related to veterans' issues.
- Organizations interested in discretionary funding for veteran and military family programs should visit nyc.gov/vetcouncilfunding
- The deadline for discretionary funding applications is mid-February 2025
- DVS offers technical assistance to applicants through partnership with LaGuardia Community College Apex Accelerator Program
- Veterans interested in joining their local community board should visit nyc.gov/vetcommunityboard
- Application deadlines for community boards vary by borough, with most due in mid-February to early March
- The commissioner emphasizes the importance of veterans having a seat at the table in local governance
James Hendon
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Two final things.
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One is organizations that are interested in applying for discretionary funding from the New York City Council, specific to helping veteran and military families, are encouraged to visit nyc.gov/vetcouncilfunding.
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We have materials from the prior fiscal year and other information post posted on our website, nyc.gov/vetcouncilfunding.
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As soon as f y 26 materials and the f y 26 timelines are made available, we will update what appears.
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The information that appears now at nyc.gov/vetcouncilfunding is instructed for all who are who are seeking funding through the council discretionary funding process.
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The deadline to apply for discretionary funding from the council will occur in mid February 2025.
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DVS, through its partnership with the LaGuardia Community College Apex Accelerator Program, is happy to provide technical assistance to applicants.
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No veteran serving organization can say that they lacked the information or assistance to apply for these funds.
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To all in the Fox who are with us on veteran and military family issues, please apply.
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Nyc.gov/vetcouncilfunding.
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2.
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Veterans interested in applying to their local community board.
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Community boards are the foundational governing bodies of this city are encouraged to visit nyc.gov/vetcommunityboard.
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The deadline to apply to join one's community board in all boroughs except for Staten Island, where there is no deadline.
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Application submissions in Staten Island are rolling.
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Deadline is mid February through early March.
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Countless New York City leaders at the city, state, and federal levels, including many in this room, began their journeys by joining the local community boards.
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Please visit nyc.gov/vetcommunityboard and apply.
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Help ensure that our people have a seat at the table.
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Thank you.
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And at this time, I'll be followed by Ellen Greeley and Curtis DeVoeuf from our team.
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They had some brief comments they wanted to add.
Ellen Greeley
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Sure.
