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EXHIBIT A <br />INDIAN RIVER COUNTY NONPROFIT I QUASI AGENCY REQUEST FOR FUNDING <br />A. Program Cover Page <br />Agency: Veterans Council of Indian River County Telephone: 7724105820 <br />Contact Person: April M McCoy <br />Fax: <br />Title: Executive Director E -Mail: april()veteranscouncilirc.org <br />Address: 1790 14th Avenue <br />Website Address: www.veteranscouncilirc.org <br />Program Title: Veteran Transportation <br />I Agree - By checking the "I Agree" box and entering your name below, you certify that information contained <br />in this application accurately reflects the activities of this agency and that the expenditures or portions thereof for <br />which County funds are being requested are not reimbursed by any other source. <br />Name: April M. McCoy Title: Executive Director <br />Brief description of the Program for which funding is requested: <br />The Veteran Courtesy Transportation Service is a vital initiative designed to provide free, reliable shuttle transportation <br />for veterans and their caregivers residing in Indian River County. This service ensures access to essential medical care <br />at the West Palm Beach VA Medical Center, as well as transportation to local healthcare appointments throughout <br />Indian River County. <br />By addressing the significant transportation barriers faced by many veterans, this program plays a key role in improving <br />health outcomes and reducing stress for those who have served our country and their loved ones. <br />Project Objectives: <br />• Ensure dependable transportation for veterans and their caregivers to the West Palm Beach VA Medical Center. <br />• Facilitate access to local medical care by providing rides to healthcare appointments within Indian River County. <br />• Reduce logistical and financial strain on veterans and caregivers who struggle with transportation options for medical <br />needs. <br />• Promote health and well-being by ensuring timely and consistent access to essential healthcare and support services. <br />Summary KeporE <br />Amount requested from Indian River County for 2025/2026: $115,735.00 <br />Total Proposed Program budget for 2025/2026: $115,735.00 <br />Percent of total Program budget: 100% <br />Current Funding (2024/2025) $104,624.00 <br />Dollar increase / (decrease) in request: $11,111.00 <br />Percent increase / decrease in request: 10.62% <br />If request increased 5% or more, brietly explain wn : <br />Our current funding request exceeds the 5% threshold due to a significant and sustained increase in service demand. <br />During the previous fiscal year, VCIRC completed over 1,000 rides transporting veterans and their caregivers to the <br />West Palm Beach VA Medical Center and to local medical appointments. <br />As of mid -year (October—April) in the current fiscal year, we have already completed over 600 rides—a 50% increase <br />compared to the same time last year. This surge in utilization reflects both rising community need and trust in our <br />transportation services. <br />To maintain service quality and accommodate this growing demand, increased funding is essential to support <br />increased driver hours, scheduling infrastructure, and program advertising. <br />The Organization's Board of Directors has approved this application on (date): 04/28/2025 <br />Name of President/Chair of the Board: Carlos Halcomb <br />Name of Exec. Director/CEO: April M McCoy <br />EXHIBIT A <br />CEIV\ <br />APR 8 1015 <br />