Federal Project Grant Award Summary

Village For Vets received a $2.37 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 funds comprehensive supportive services delivery to very low-income veteran families experiencing homelessness or housing instability in California. As a grantee, Village For Vets is required to provide mandatory services including outreach and engagement, case management, and assistance in obtaining Veterans Affairs benefits and other public benefits to eligible participants.

In addition to mandatory services, the grant funds optional supportive services that may include 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, emergency housing assistance, and transportation. Optional services may also encompass legal assistance and financial management services. The program operates on a housing-first model designed to rapidly re-house homeless veterans and prevent homelessness among at-risk veteran families while facilitating access to healthcare, employment, and other supports necessary to maintain permanent housing and improve quality of life.