Federal Grant Award Summary

Volunteers of America Southeast, Inc. received a $903,074 Project Grant award from the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) Veterans Health Administration, effective October 1, 2025 through September 30, 2026, under the Supportive Services for Veteran Families (SSVF) Program (CFDA 64.033). The organization will provide comprehensive supportive services to very low-income veteran families in Alabama who are experiencing homelessness, transitioning to permanent housing, or at risk of housing instability. The award supports the delivery of required services including outreach, case management, VA benefits assistance, and coordination of public benefits to eligible veteran households.

In addition to mandated services, the grant funds optional temporary financial assistance provided directly to third parties on behalf of participants, including support for 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, rapid re-housing model designed to quickly return homeless veterans to permanent community housing and prevent future homelessness among at-risk veteran families. Optional supplemental services may also include legal assistance and financial management support, enabling comprehensive intervention to address housing barriers and promote long-term self-sufficiency.