Federal Grant Award Summary

Tennessee Homeless Solutions Inc. received a $618,075 Project Grant from the Department of Veterans Affairs Veterans Health Administration under the Supportive Services for Veteran Families Program (CFDA 64.033) for the period of October 1, 2025, through September 30, 2026. The organization will provide comprehensive supportive services to very low-income veteran families residing in permanent housing, experiencing homelessness while transitioning to permanent housing, or seeking appropriate housing after exiting permanent housing. The grant funds mandatory services including outreach, case management, assistance in obtaining VA benefits, and coordination of other public benefits for eligible participants.

In addition to required services, Tennessee Homeless Solutions may utilize grant funds to provide temporary financial assistance paid directly to third parties on behalf of participants, including child care support, emergency housing assistance, transportation, rental assistance, utility-fee payments, security deposits, utility deposits, moving costs, and general housing stability assistance. The organization may also provide optional legal assistance and financial management services. This funding supports the VA SSVF program's housing-first approach and rapid re-housing model, which emphasizes helping veteran families access and sustain permanent rental housing quickly and efficiently while facilitating access to health care, employment, legal services, and other supports necessary to maintain housing stability and improve quality of life.