The Department of Veterans Affairs Veterans Health Administration awarded $929,259 to The Utica Center For Development Inc. (doing business as Eseenstials NY Veteran Soutreach Center) on October 1, 2025, under the VA Supportive Services for Veteran Families Program (CFDA 64.033).
The recipient will provide supportive services to very low-income veteran families residing in permanent housing, experiencing homelessness and scheduled to transition to permanent housing, or exiting permanent housing and seeking responsive housing. Required services include outreach, case management, assistance in obtaining VA benefits, and assistance in obtaining and coordinating other public benefits. The recipient may also provide temporary financial assistance paid directly to third parties on behalf of participants for child care, emergency housing assistance, transportation, rental assistance, utility-fee payment assistance, security deposits, utility deposits, moving costs, and general housing stability assistance including emergency supplies. Optional services include legal assistance and financial management services.
The period of performance runs from October 1, 2025, through September 30, 2026. Services are performed in New York. The Utica Center For Development Inc. is a tax-exempt nonprofit organization headquartered in Utica, New York, registered to receive federal awards since April 2, 2008. This award is a Project Grant, assistance type.