Project Grant 2013ZZ13325

The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) awarded a $2,166,109 Supportive Services for Veteran Families (SSVF) Program grant to Operation Stand Down Rhode Island, a veteran-focused non-profit organization. The SSVF Program (CFDA 64.033) provides supportive services grants to private non-profit organizations to coordinate or provide services to very low-income veteran families who are homeless or at risk of homelessness.

Through this Project Grant, Operation Stand Down Rhode Island will deliver a range of services including outreach, case management, assistance obtaining VA and public benefits, and temporary financial assistance for housing-related expenses such as child care, transportation, and utility payments. The organization may also provide optional services like legal assistance and financial management. This grant funding will enable Operation Stand Down Rhode Island to help veteran families quickly access and maintain permanent housing, minimize trauma, and promote self-sufficiency through a housing-first approach. The grant period begins on September 18, 2024.