Federal Grant Award Summary

Lutheran Social Services of Central Ohio received a $968,120 Project Grant from the Department of Veterans Affairs' Veterans Health Administration under the Supportive Services for Veteran Families (SSVF) Program (CFDA 64.033) for the period October 1, 2025, through September 30, 2026. The organization will provide comprehensive supportive services to very low-income veteran families residing in or transitioning to permanent housing in Ohio.

The grant funds four mandatory core services: outreach, case management, assistance in obtaining Veterans Affairs (VA) benefits, and coordination of other public benefits. Additionally, the organization may provide optional temporary financial assistance paid directly to third parties on behalf of participants for housing-related expenses, including child care, emergency housing assistance, transportation, rental assistance, utility payments, security deposits, utility deposits, moving costs, and general housing stability assistance. The SSVF Program employs a housing-first approach designed to rapidly re-house veterans experiencing homelessness and prevent housing instability without preconditions, while facilitating access to health care, employment, legal services, and other supports to maintain permanent housing and improve quality of life.