Federal Grant Award Summary

ST. Vincent De Paul Social Services, Inc. received a $1,362,835 Project Grant from the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) 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 experiencing homelessness or housing instability in the United States. Required services include outreach, case management, assistance in obtaining VA benefits, and coordination of public benefits. Additionally, the grantee may provide temporary financial assistance for housing-related expenses, including child care, emergency housing assistance, transportation, rental assistance, utility payments, security and utility deposits, moving costs, and general housing stability assistance, as well as optional legal assistance and financial management services.

The SSVF Program operates on a housing-first approach that emphasizes rapid re-housing interventions combined with supportive services to help veteran families secure and maintain permanent rental housing without preconditions. The program targets three populations: very low-income veteran families currently residing in permanent housing, homeless veterans scheduled to transition to permanent housing within a specified timeframe, and veterans who have recently exited permanent housing and are seeking responsive alternatives. Through this funding, ST. Vincent De Paul Social Services, Inc. will coordinate services designed to address housing barriers, facilitate access to health care and employment opportunities, and improve overall quality of life for veteran households in its service area.