Oneida County Starts Matching Grant to Renovate Veterans Facilities

Oneida County announced that applications are open for the Veterans Capital Restoration Matching Grant Program, a county‑wide initiative aimed at helping local veterans organizations repair, preserve and modernize their facilities. County Executive Anthony J. Picente Jr. said the program will provide matching grants of $2,500 to $5,000 per applicant, reimbursing up to 50 % of eligible project costs once work is completed and documented.

Eligible groups must be based in Oneida County, be in good standing with their parent organization, and own or control the building to be improved. Funding can be used for roof, HVAC, plumbing, electrical, window, door, parking lot, structural, accessibility, energy‑efficiency, and other code‑compliance upgrades. Organizations must provide a matching contribution, which may include cash, donated materials, professional services or volunteer labor. Applications are accepted on a rolling basis, with priority given to projects that address health and safety concerns, preserve aging buildings, improve accessibility, or serve a large veteran population.