Grant Award Summary

The Salvation Army Heartland Division received a $5.64 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 organization will provide mandatory supportive services including outreach, case management, assistance in obtaining VA benefits, and coordination of other public benefits to very low-income veteran families. These required services support veterans who are currently housed and at risk of homelessness, those experiencing homelessness and transitioning to permanent housing, or those seeking appropriate housing after exiting permanent housing.

In addition to required services, the Salvation Army Heartland Division may provide optional temporary financial assistance paid directly to third parties on behalf of participants, including child care, emergency housing assistance, transportation, rental assistance, utility and security deposit payments, moving costs, and general housing stability assistance. The organization may also offer supplementary services such as legal assistance and financial management counseling. This funding supports the SSVF Program's housing-first approach and rapid re-housing model, designed to quickly stabilize homeless veterans in community housing and prevent future homelessness while improving overall quality of life and self-sufficiency.