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VA War Memorial Foundation Grants

Item 462 #2s

Language
Page 393, line 29, strike "$2,842,645" and insert "$5,342,645".
Page 393, line 29, strike "$2,759,312" and insert "$5,259,312".
Page 393, at the beginning of line 39, insert "A.".
Page 393, following line 41, insert:
"B.  Included in the appropriation for this Item is $2,500,000 each year from the general fund for a competitive grant program to be administered by the Secretary of Veterans Affairs and Homeland Security through the Virginia War Memorial Foundation to enshrine and commemorate the experience of veterans in defense of the United States during times of war.  Emphasis will be given to the number of students who can experience learning from a successful grant awardee.  Applicants must match the amounts of the awards with an equal or greater amount of nonstate funds."

Explanation
(This amendment provides $2,500,000 each year from the general fund for a grant program to be administered through the Virginia War Memorial Foundation.)