Jobs for Veterans’ State Grant
FloridaCommerce’s Jobs for Veterans’ State Grant funds specialized employment services and research-driven workforce support for veterans and eligible spouses throughout Florida.
Funder: FloridaCommerce
Due Dates: Not specified; ongoing program
Funding Amounts: $10,735,878 total federal funding (latest cycle); supports staffing and program coordination statewide
Summary: Funds staffing and program coordination to deliver employment services and support for veterans and eligible spouses across Florida.
Description
The Jobs for Veterans’ State Grant, administered by FloridaCommerce with funding from the U.S. Department of Labor Veterans Employment and Training Service, supports the delivery of employment services for veterans, transitioning service members, and eligible spouses throughout Florida. The grant funds specialized staff positions—Disabled Veterans’ Outreach Program (DVOP) Specialists, Local Veterans’ Employment Representatives (LVER), and consolidated roles—across the CareerSource Florida Career Center Network. It also supports the State Veterans’ Program Office, which provides technical assistance, policy guidance, training, and monitoring to ensure high-quality and consistent services.
The program’s mission is to help eligible individuals overcome barriers to employment, develop proactive employment plans, and connect them to career and community resources. Services include case management, individualized job development, advocacy to employers, and tailored assistance for those with significant barriers to employment.
