Project Grant 20CA01723

The Department of Veterans Affairs Veterans Health Administration Under Secretary for Health awarded an $8.2 million Project Grant to The Salvation Army under the Supportive Services for Veteran Families Program (SSVF Program, CFDA 64.033). The grant will fund supportive services for very low-income veteran families in California who are homeless, at risk of homelessness, or transitioning to permanent housing.

Required services include outreach, case management, and assistance obtaining VA and other public benefits. The grant also provides funding for temporary financial assistance paid directly to third parties for childcare, emergency housing, transportation, rental/utility payments, security deposits, moving costs, and general housing stability assistance. Optional services that may be supported include legal assistance and financial management. The funding will allow The Salvation Army to coordinate and deliver these supportive services that aim to prevent and end homelessness among vulnerable veteran populations in California.