Project Grant 20NV11824

The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs, through its VA Supportive Services for Veteran Families (SSVF) Program (CFDA 64.033), awarded a $3,014,862 Project Grant to The Salvation Army on August 21, 2023. This grant will enable The Salvation Army to coordinate and provide a range of supportive services to very low-income veteran families who are homeless, at-risk of homelessness, or recently exited permanent housing. The Salvation Army will leverage these funds to deliver essential services such as outreach, case management, assistance accessing VA and public benefits, and temporary financial assistance for housing-related costs like rent, utilities, security deposits, and moving expenses. Additionally, The Salvation Army may offer optional supportive services like legal aid and financial counseling. The comprehensive services aim to rapidly re-house homeless veterans, prevent homelessness, and ensure long-term housing stability and self-sufficiency. This federal grant award builds on The Salvation Army's extensive experience implementing SSVF and other homelessness assistance programs as a prime contractor and sub-recipient for the VA and other agencies.