The Department of Veterans Affairs Veterans Health Administration awarded $727,666 under the Supportive Services for Veteran Families Program (SSVF Program, CFDA 64.033) to Northwest Michigan Community Action Agency, Inc. on October 1, 2021. The SSVF Program provides supportive services grants to organizations assisting very low-income veteran families. Northwest Michigan Community Action Agency will use the funding to deliver outreach, case management, assistance obtaining VA and other public benefits, and temporary financial assistance paid directly to third parties for childcare, housing, transportation, utilities, and other basic needs. Optional services may include legal assistance and financial management. The award will aid very low-income veterans, including those who are homeless, in obtaining or retaining permanent housing in Michigan.