Grant Award Summary

The Department of Veterans Affairs, Veterans Health Administration awarded Community Action Agency of Columbiana County, Inc. a $286,163 Project Grant under the VA Supportive Services for Veteran Families Program (CFDA 64.033) for the period October 1, 2025 through September 30, 2026. The grantee will provide supportive services to very low-income veteran families residing in or transitioning to permanent housing in Ohio, with a focus on preventing homelessness and facilitating rapid re-housing through a housing-first approach.

The Community Action Agency will deliver four mandatory core services: outreach, case management, assistance in obtaining VA benefits, and coordination of 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. These services are designed to address housing barriers, facilitate access to needed health care and employment support, and enable veteran families to access and sustain permanent rental housing without preconditions while improving their overall quality of life and housing stability.