PDAC: Submission #1043 | Dayton Development Coalition

Submission information

Project Details

1. To which Review Panel are you submitting your project? Economic Development

2. Project title American Veterans Lincoln Statue & Pavillion

3. Short description The purpose of this memorial is to educate the nation on President Abraham Lincoln's signing into law to care for Civil War soldiers wounded in battle. And to tell the story of the American people's care for our nation's veterans. This will provide a place for reflection and healing, opportunities for educating students and future generations, and to create a national tourist destination point at the entrance of the forthcoming National VA History Center at the Dayton VA Medical Center.

Organization Details

4. Organization making the request American Veterans Heritage Center (AVHC)

5-8. Address P.O. Box 3723
Dayton, Ohio. 45401

9. County Montgomery

10. Recipient organization Same

11-14. Address {Empty}

15. County {Empty}

16. Organization type Non-profit

Organization Contact Details

17. Name Bill DeFries

18. Title President

19. Organization American Veterans Heritage Center (AVHC)

20. Telephone 937-286-4624

21. Email wed@copp.com

22-25. Address P.O. Box 3723
Dayton, Ohio. 45401

26. County Montgomery

27. Additional contacts {Empty}

Location Details

28. City Dayton

29. County Montgomery

30. Congressional district Ohio 10th

Financial Details

31. Funding request 296680

32. Total Cost 616932

33. Other sources of funds To date we have raised or have commitments of $320252 from individuals, businesses, corporations, The Dayton Foundation, and The Home Depot Foundation.

34. How the funds will be used Construction or Capital

35. Do you have matching funds raised or committed? If yes, explain in question #36. If no, skip to question #37. Yes

36. If yes, please provide additional information. (Or, budget document can be uploaded, see question 37) To date we have raised or have commitments of $320252 from individuals, businesses, corporations, The Dayton Foundation, and The Home Depot Foundation. The Statue of President Lincoln has been made and is currently in storage in Dayton Ohio awaiting construction/completion of this Historical Lincoln Pavillion/Park.

37. Budget Yes

Budget File Upload

lincoln-budget-10-16-23.pdf (169.66 KB)

38. By what date will you be ready to spend the funds Immediately

39. Programs/grants for which this project would qualify NA

Community Details

40. Community Need This Lincoln Statue tells the Story of Americans caring for veterans and will attract visitors from around the world. Just as President Abraham Lincoln recognized the country’s obligation to honor and care for its Veterans, it is vital we tell the story of Americans history, preserve its legacy, and honor its dedication to providing and administering critical benefits for current and future Veterans. This memorial will educate the nation about the Central Branch of the National Home for Disabled Volunteer Soldiers (NHDVS) which was established in Dayton, Ohio, through legislation signed by President Abraham Lincoln in 1865. It was among three homes established for Veterans following the Civil War. The Central Branch was the largest of the branches and later became the NHDVS headquarters and is the foundation for what we know as the Veterans Administration. Today the campus is home to the Dayton VA Medical Center and the Dayton National Cemetery. Most importantly, the Dayton Campus is slated to open the National VA History Center by 2030. This Lincoln Memorial will be the gateway entrance to the History Center.

41. Previous Funding: Has the requesting organization received Congressionally earmarked funding in the past? If so, please provide a brief project description, year funded, amount, and Congressional sponsor. None.

42. Direct new jobs created None

43. Existing jobs retained? None

44. Sustained permanent jobs? None

45. Please explain how you determined the job creation listed in questions 42-44. NA

46. Using your best guess, of the jobs created over the next 10 years, what will the average salary be? {Empty}

47. Is your project a workforce development program? No

48. If yes, does your program center on one of the ten JobsOhio targeted industries? {Empty}

49. Counties in which jobs will be created Montgomery

Additional Details

50. Letters of endorsement, supporting materials, additional information. You can submit ONE PDF file that does not exceed 10 pages. {Empty}

51. Is there opposition to the project? No

52. Name of person filling out this form. Bill DeFries

53. Telephone number of person filling out this form. 19372864624

54. Email of person filling out this form. This is where notification will be sent that the form was received. wed@copp.com

55. Do you want your project to be considered as a Community Project in the fiscal year 2025 –2026 State Capital Budget Bill? No

56. If your project type is on the list of ineligible projects (see above), please offer an explanation why your project could be eligible. If your project is not on the list, answer the question by stating that your project is not on the list of ineligible projects. {Empty}

57. Has your organization received state capital budget funding in the past? If so, provide a brief project description, year funded, and amount. {Empty}

58. Does your project have a connection with, or provide some benefit to, a state agency that has bonding authority? Please check all that apply from the following list: {Empty}

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