Federal Grant Award Summary

Volunteers of America Northern Rockies received a $200,000 Project Grant award from the Department of Labor's Veterans Employment and Training Service under the Homeless Veterans' Reintegration Program (HVRP, CFDA 17.805) effective July 1, 2025 through June 30, 2028. The grant funds comprehensive employment services in Eastern Montana designed to assist veterans experiencing or at risk of homelessness in securing sustainable competitive employment. Core services include case management addressing significant employment barriers, job training to enhance employability, and individualized employment planning. The program targets 150 homeless veterans with an expected 75% job placement rate, with placements projected at an average wage of $12.00 per hour and average cost per placement of $4,000. Employment retention support continues through quarterly case management contact during the post-placement phase, with anticipated median quarterly earnings of $5,000 for participants in unsubsidized employment.

In addition to direct employment services, the grant facilitates community partnerships with local organizations, veteran service providers, and government agencies to ensure comprehensive wraparound support. Participating veterans receive assistance addressing complex barriers including mental health disorders, physical disabilities, substance abuse, social isolation, and housing instability. The program leverages partnerships with the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs Fort Harrison VA Medical Center's Health Care for Homeless Veterans Program to provide coordinated outreach, medical exams, treatment referrals, and case management services, creating an integrated support network to address both employment and health-related needs.