Federal Grant Award Summary

The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) Veterans Health Administration awarded Volunteers of America Northern Rockies a Project Grant of $10.9 million under the VA Supportive Services for Veteran Families Program (CFDA 64.033) effective October 1, 2025 through September 30, 2026. The grant funds comprehensive supportive services for very low-income veteran families experiencing homelessness or housing instability across Wyoming, Montana, and Western South Dakota. The organization will deliver four core required services: outreach, case management, assistance in obtaining VA benefits, and assistance in obtaining and coordinating other public benefits.

In addition to mandated core services, Volunteers of America Northern Rockies will provide optional temporary financial assistance paid directly to third parties on behalf of participants, including child care, emergency housing assistance, transportation, rental assistance, utility-fee payments, security deposits, utility deposits, moving costs, and general housing stability assistance. The program employs a housing-first model emphasizing rapid re-housing interventions for homeless veteran families and homelessness prevention services for at-risk veteran households. Optional supportive services may also include legal assistance and financial management services to address housing barriers and enable veterans to sustain permanent housing while improving overall quality of life.