§9A-5-3. Grant-making authority.

(a) In addition to all other funding allocated to the department, the secretary is directed to seek funds, grants, and other sources of assistance from other agencies of government, as well as the private sector to accomplish the purposes of this article.

(b) The secretary, in his or her discretion, may make grants or otherwise transfer funds held by the department from any available source to provide assistance to at-risk veterans or their families, including by providing funding to veteran service organizations, government agencies, military organizations, private entities, and mental health providers, for the purposes of this article.

(c) The department shall maintain records of any monies transferred or expended under this article and shall comply with all relevant reporting requirements.