Federal Grant Award Summary

Catholic Charities Diocese of Charlotte received a $1,003,415 Project Grant award effective October 1, 2025, through September 30, 2026, from the Department of Veterans Affairs Veterans Health Administration (VA) under the Supportive Services for Veteran Families (SSVF) Program (CFDA 64.033). The organization will provide supportive services to very low-income veteran families experiencing homelessness, transitioning to permanent housing, or at risk of housing instability in North Carolina. All grantees under this program are required to deliver four core services: outreach, case management, assistance in obtaining Veterans Affairs benefits, and assistance in coordinating other public benefits.

In addition to mandatory services, Catholic Charities may provide optional temporary financial assistance paid directly to third parties on behalf of participants, including support for child care, emergency housing, transportation, rental assistance, utility payments, security deposits, utility deposits, moving costs, and general housing stability assistance. The organization may also offer additional optional services such as legal assistance and financial management services. This funding supports the VA's housing-first approach and rapid re-housing model, which emphasizes quickly returning homeless veterans to community housing while preventing future homelessness among vulnerable veteran populations.