Federal Grant Award Summary

Volunteers of America Michigan, Inc. received a $4.125 million project grant from the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA), Veterans Health Administration, under the VA Supportive Services for Veteran Families Program (CFDA 64.033), effective October 1, 2025, through September 30, 2026. The organization will provide comprehensive supportive services to very low-income veteran families residing in or transitioning to permanent housing across multiple Michigan counties.

The grantee will deliver four mandatory core services: outreach, case management, assistance in obtaining VA benefits, and coordination of other public benefits. Additionally, Volunteers of America Michigan may provide optional temporary financial assistance paid directly to third parties on behalf of participants for expenses including rental assistance, utility payments, security deposits, moving costs, child care, transportation, emergency housing assistance, and general housing stability assistance. The organization may also offer supplemental services such as legal assistance and financial management services to support long-term housing stability. These services operate under a housing-first model designed to rapidly rehouse homeless veterans and prevent housing instability without preconditions, while facilitating access to healthcare, employment, and other supports necessary to maintain permanent housing and improve quality of life.