Federal Project Grant Award Summary

Transitional Living Services received a $2.72 million Project Grant from the Department of Veterans Affairs Veterans Health Administration under the VA Supportive Services for Veteran Families (SSVF) Program (CFDA 64.033) for the performance period October 1, 2025 through September 30, 2026. The award funds comprehensive supportive services designed to rapidly re-house very low-income veteran families experiencing homelessness and to prevent homelessness among at-risk veteran households. As a private nonprofit organization based in Crystal Lake, Illinois, Transitional Living Services will deliver a full range of housing-focused supportive services utilizing a housing-first approach that emphasizes permanent housing solutions combined with intensive case management and wraparound services.

The organization will provide all required core services including outreach, case management, assistance in obtaining Veterans Affairs (VA) benefits, and coordination of public benefits. Additionally, Transitional Living Services may deploy temporary financial assistance paid directly to third parties on behalf of participants for eligible housing-related expenses including rental assistance, utility payments, security deposits, child care, emergency housing assistance, transportation, moving costs, and general housing stability assistance. The award supports a proven service model that prioritizes rapid re-housing of homeless veterans and prevention of housing instability while facilitating access to health care, employment services, legal assistance, and other support services necessary to maintain permanent housing and improve quality of life for veteran families.