Gov. Tony Evers and the Wisconsin Department of Veterans Affairs on Wednesday 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:
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$50,000 for Access Ability Wisconsin;
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$34,800 for the Mark Divine Courage Foundation;
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$50,000 for Great Lakes Dryhootch;
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$100,000 for Indianhead Community Action Agency;
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$27,287 for MKE Urban Stables;
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$50,000 for North Winds Rescue;
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$60,000 for Starfish Foundation;
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$50,000 for Trinity Equestrian Center; and
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Over $5,900 for Wisconsin Hero Outdoors.
