Federal Project Grant Award Summary

The Department of Veterans Affairs' Veterans Health Administration awarded Hopesource a $3.297 million Project Grant under the VA Supportive Services for Veteran Families (SSVF) Program (CFDA 64.033) for the period October 1, 2025 through September 30, 2026. Hopesource, a nonprofit organization based in Ellensburg, Washington, will provide comprehensive supportive services to very low-income veteran families experiencing homelessness or housing instability in the Kittitas County region. The organization will deliver required core services including outreach, case management, assistance in obtaining VA benefits, and coordination of other public benefits. Additionally, Hopesource may provide temporary financial assistance paid directly to third parties on behalf of participants for housing-related expenses such as rental assistance, utility payments, security deposits, moving costs, child care, transportation, and emergency housing assistance.

The SSVF Program operates under a housing-first model designed to rapidly re-house homeless veterans and prevent homelessness among at-risk veteran families. Through this funding, Hopesource will serve very low-income veteran families residing in permanent housing, those currently homeless and scheduled to transition to permanent housing within a specified timeframe, or those seeking responsive housing after exiting permanent housing. Optional supportive services may also include legal assistance and financial management services. Hopesource's award demonstrates the organization's capacity to manage federal funding and deliver coordinated, community-based strategies addressing housing insecurity among vulnerable populations in central Washington.