Federal Grant Award Summary

Access, a tax-exempt nonprofit organization headquartered in Medford, Oregon, received a $6.23 million 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. Under this award, Access will provide comprehensive supportive services to very low-income veteran families residing in or transitioning to permanent housing across Oregon.

Access will deliver four mandatory core services: outreach, case management, assistance in obtaining Veterans Affairs (VA) benefits, and coordination of other public benefits. Additionally, Access 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 and security deposit payments, moving costs, and general housing stability assistance. The award supports a housing-first model designed to rapidly rehouse veterans experiencing homelessness and prevent housing instability, with performance targets of 70 percent permanent housing exit rates and homelessness return rates below five percent. Optional supplemental services may include legal assistance and financial management services to support long-term housing stability.