Project Grant 19CA00523

The Department of Veterans Affairs Veterans Health Administration awarded an $8.9 million Project Grant to Mental Health America of Los Angeles under the Supportive Services for Veteran Families Program (SSVF Program, CFDA 64.033). The grant will support the coordination and delivery of supportive services to very low-income Veteran families who are homeless, at risk of homelessness, or transitioning to permanent housing.

Required services include outreach, case management, and assistance obtaining VA and other public benefits. The grant also provides funding for temporary financial assistance paid directly to third parties for childcare, emergency housing and transportation assistance, rental and utility payment assistance, security and utility deposits, moving costs, and general housing stability assistance including emergency supplies. Optional services that may be supported include legal assistance and financial management services. The award period began October 1, 2022.