$428K in grants awarded for nonprofits supporting veterans

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The Wisconsin Department of Veterans Affairs announced that nine nonprofit organizations are receiving funding through the Veteran Mental Health Community-Based Organization Grant program. 

The grants will support nonprofit efforts to promote positive mental health through activities, programs and services that enhance the emotional, psychological and social well-being of Wisconsin veterans, including providing case management, peer support, equine and outdoor therapies and more.  

The nine grants totaling nearly $428,000 and their recipients include: 

  • $50,000 for Access Ability Wisconsin; 

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  • $34,800 for the Mark Divine Courage Foundation; 

  • $50,000 for Great Lakes Dryhootch; 

  • $100,000 for Indianhead Community Action Agency; 

  • $27,287 for MKE Urban Stables; 

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  • $50,000 for North Winds Rescue; 

  • $60,000 for Starfish Foundation; 

  • $50,000 for Trinity Equestrian Center; and 

  • Over $5,900 for Wisconsin Hero Outdoors.

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