Federal Project Grant Award Summary

Volunteers of America Chesapeake Inc. received a $2.1 million project grant from the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) Veterans Health Administration under the VA Supportive Services for Veteran Families (SSVF) Program (CFDA 64.033) for the period October 1, 2025 through September 30, 2026. Under this award, the organization will provide comprehensive supportive services to very low-income veteran families residing in permanent housing, experiencing homelessness with scheduled permanent housing placement, or transitioning out of permanent housing to seek responsive alternatives.

The grantee will deliver required core services including outreach, case management, assistance in obtaining VA benefits, and assistance in obtaining and coordinating other public benefits. Additionally, the organization may provide optional temporary financial assistance directly to third parties on behalf of participants for eligible housing-related expenses, including child care, emergency housing assistance, transportation, rental assistance, utility payments, security and utility deposits, moving costs, and general housing stability assistance. Optional services may also include legal assistance and financial management services. The program operates using a housing-first approach designed to rapidly re-house homeless veterans and prevent homelessness among at-risk veteran families while facilitating access to healthcare, employment, and other supportive services necessary for housing stability.