Federal Grant Award Summary

Housing Counseling Services, Inc. received a $2,164,669 Project Grant award from the Department of Veterans Affairs Veterans Health Administration under the VA 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, with a focus on rapid re-housing and homelessness prevention. Core services include outreach, case management, assistance in obtaining Veterans Affairs benefits, and assistance in obtaining and coordinating other public benefits. These mandatory services will support veteran families residing in permanent housing at risk of homelessness, those experiencing homelessness and scheduled for permanent housing placement within a specified timeframe, or those recently exiting permanent housing while seeking responsive alternatives.

In addition to required core services, Housing Counseling Services, Inc. may provide temporary financial assistance directly to third parties on behalf of program participants for housing-related needs, including child care, emergency housing assistance, transportation, rental assistance, utility payments, security deposits, utility deposits, moving costs, and general housing stability assistance. Optional supportive services may also include legal assistance and financial management services. The program operates under a housing-first approach designed to help veteran families access and maintain permanent rental housing without preconditions while connecting participants to health care, employment, legal services, and other needed supports to sustain housing stability and improve overall quality of life.