Project Grant 14IL19422

This $836,293 Project Grant from the Department of Veterans Affairs Veterans Health Administration Under Secretary for Health will support the VA Supportive Services for Veteran Families Program. The grant recipient, Featherfist, will coordinate or provide supportive services to very low-income Veteran families residing in permanent housing, those who are homeless and scheduled to become permanent housing residents within a specified time period, or those seeking other housing after exiting permanent housing within a specified time period.

As required by the program, Featherfist will provide outreach services, case management services, and assistance obtaining VA and other public benefits. The organization may also use the funding for temporary financial assistance paid directly to third parties for child care, emergency housing, transportation, rental assistance, utility payments, security deposits, moving costs, and general housing stability assistance including emergency supplies. Optional services that could be delivered include legal assistance and financial management support. The grant was awarded on October 1, 2021 and will provide $836,293 over the project period to support these services.