RD449 - Commonwealth Neurotrauma Initiative Trust Fund Triennial Report for State Fiscal Years 2012, 2013, 2014 (July 1, 2011 through June 30, 2014)


Executive Summary:
The Commonwealth of Virginia is committed to improving the treatment and care of Virginians with traumatic brain injury and spinal cord injuries. Through the establishment of the Commonwealth Neurotrauma Initiative (CNI) Trust Fund (www.vacni.org), administered by DARS and the governor-appointed CNI Trust Fund Advisory Board, funds are available to Virginia-based organizations, institutions and researchers to address the needs of people with acquired neurotrauma. The Advisory Board disburses CNI funds through a grant application process for research studies and community-based rehabilitation services, as funds allow.

The Code of Virginia § 51.5-12.3(C)(4) requires the Commonwealth Neurotrauma Initiative (CNI) Trust Fund to “…report triennially on October 1, to the Governor and the General Assembly, aggregate data on the operations and funding of the . . . [CNI Trust Fund].” The information contained herein constitutes the October 1, 2014 CNI Triennial Report for State Fiscal Years (SFY) 2012, 2013 and 2014.