Federal Grant Award Summary

The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) Veterans Health Administration awarded a Project Grant totaling $6,177,807 to Volunteers of America of Florida Inc. under the Supportive Services for Veteran Families Program (CFDA 64.033) for the period October 1, 2025, through September 30, 2026. The grant funds rapid re-housing and homelessness-prevention services for very low-income veteran families in Florida. The organization will deliver mandatory services including outreach, case management, assistance with obtaining VA benefits, and coordination of public benefits. Additionally, Volunteers of America of Florida Inc. may provide optional temporary financial assistance paid directly to third parties on behalf of participants for expenses including child care, emergency housing, transportation, rental assistance, utility payments, security deposits, moving costs, and general housing stability assistance, along with optional legal and financial management services.

The SSVF Program employs a housing-first approach designed to quickly rehouse homeless veterans and prevent at-risk veteran families from experiencing homelessness. Services target very low-income veteran families residing in permanent housing, those homeless and transitioning to permanent housing within a specified timeframe, or families seeking suitable housing after exiting permanent housing. Through this comprehensive supportive services model, the VA aims to help veteran households access and sustain permanent rental housing while facilitating access to health care, employment services, and other supports necessary to maintain housing stability and improve quality of life.