Project Grant 2023CA45725

This $2,417,501.00 Project Grant award from the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) Veterans Health Administration under the Supportive Services for Veteran Families (SSVF) Program (CFDA 64.033) will provide supportive services to very low-income veteran families who are residing in permanent housing, homeless and scheduled to become residents of permanent housing, or have recently exited permanent housing in California. The grant recipient, Village For Vets, a non-profit organization, will use the funds to coordinate and deliver a range of mandatory services including outreach, case management, VA benefits assistance, and housing placement support. The organization may also provide temporary financial assistance to participants for child care, emergency housing, transportation, rental assistance, utility payments, security deposits, and other housing stability needs. Optional services like legal assistance and financial counseling may also be offered. This multi-year award, effective October 17, 2024, aligns with the SSVF Program's goal of promoting housing stability and self-sufficiency for vulnerable veteran populations through a comprehensive, housing-first approach.