Federal Grant Award Summary

The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) Veterans Health Administration awarded Licking County Coalition For Housing a $651,987 Project Grant under the Supportive Services for Veteran Families (SSVF) Program (CFDA 64.033) effective October 1, 2025, through September 30, 2026. The organization will provide comprehensive supportive services to very low-income veteran families in Ohio who are homeless, at risk of homelessness, or transitioning to and stabilizing in permanent housing. All services are delivered using a housing-first model without preconditions.

The grant requires mandatory delivery of four core services: outreach, case management, assistance in obtaining VA benefits, and coordination of other public benefits. Additionally, the organization may provide optional temporary financial assistance paid directly to third parties for housing-related expenses, including rental assistance, utility payments, security deposits, moving costs, child care, transportation, and emergency housing assistance. Supplemental services such as legal assistance and financial management services are also permissible. These integrated services are designed to facilitate rapid re-housing of homeless veterans and prevent housing loss while enabling participants to sustain permanent housing and improve overall quality of life.