Federal Grant Award Summary

The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) Veterans Health Administration awarded $6.73 million to Homeless Services Network of Central Florida, Inc. through the VA Supportive Services for Veteran Families (SSVF) Program (CFDA 64.033) for the period October 1, 2025 through September 30, 2026. The grant funds comprehensive supportive services designed to rapidly re-house very low-income veteran families experiencing homelessness or housing instability and to prevent homelessness among at-risk veteran households.

As the grantee organization, Homeless Services Network will provide mandatory core services including outreach, case management, assistance in obtaining VA benefits, and coordination of public benefits. Additionally, the organization will deliver temporary financial assistance paid directly to third parties on behalf of participants for housing-related expenses including rental assistance, utility payments, security and utility deposits, moving costs, emergency housing assistance, transportation, and child care. The SSVF program operates on a housing-first approach emphasizing rapid re-housing combined with supportive services to help veteran families access and sustain permanent rental housing while addressing barriers and improving quality of life outcomes.