Federal Grant Award Summary

Catholic Community Services of Western Washington received a $6.67 million Project Grant from the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) Veterans Health Administration, under the Supportive Services for Veteran Families (SSVF) Program (CFDA 64.033), effective October 1, 2025, through September 30, 2026. The award supports the delivery of comprehensive supportive services to very low-income veteran families experiencing homelessness or housing instability in Washington state.

Under this award, Catholic Community Services will provide four mandatory core services: outreach, case management, assistance in obtaining VA benefits, and coordination of other public benefits. Additionally, the organization may deploy temporary financial assistance paid directly to third parties for housing-related needs, including rental assistance, utility payments, security deposits, moving costs, child care, transportation, and emergency housing assistance. The program operates on a housing-first model emphasizing rapid re-housing and permanent housing retention without preconditions, with supplemental services such as legal assistance and financial management available to support long-term housing stability and improved quality of life for participating veteran families.