Project Grant 12NY063SS

The Department of Veterans Affairs Veterans Health Administration awarded a $1,789,433 Project Grant to Westchester Community Opportunity Program, Inc. under the Supportive Services for Veteran Families Program (SSVF Program, CFDA 64.033). The grant will fund supportive services for very low-income Veteran families from September 1, 2021 to September 30, 2023.

As required by the SSVF Program, Westchester Community Opportunity Program will provide outreach, case management, and assistance obtaining VA and other public benefits. The organization may also use grant funds for temporary financial assistance paid directly to third parties for childcare, emergency housing, transportation, rental/utility payments, security deposits, moving costs, and general housing stability assistance for program participants. Optional services include legal assistance and financial management. The grant aims to coordinate or deliver these supportive services to very low-income Veteran families residing in permanent housing, those who are homeless or at risk of homelessness, and those who have recently exited permanent housing.