Federal Grant Award Summary

The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) Veterans Health Administration awarded a $5.73 million Project Grant to United States Veterans Initiative Phoenix Division under the Supportive Services for Veteran Families (SSVF) Program (CFDA 64.033) for the period October 1, 2025, through September 30, 2026. The SSVF Program supports rapid re-housing and homelessness-prevention services designed to quickly transition homeless veterans into permanent housing and prevent housing instability among very low-income veteran families.

Under this award, the grantee will provide mandatory supportive services including outreach, case management, assistance in obtaining VA benefits, and coordination of other public benefits. Additionally, the organization will deliver optional temporary financial assistance paid directly to third parties on behalf of participants to cover expenses such as child care, emergency housing assistance, transportation, rental assistance, utility payments, security deposits, utility deposits, moving costs, and general housing stability assistance. The grantee may also provide optional legal assistance and financial management services. These services are targeted to serve very low-income veteran families residing in permanent housing, homeless individuals transitioning to permanent housing, and families seeking suitable housing after exiting permanent housing, following a housing-first approach emphasizing rapid stabilization and sustained housing retention.