VA is providing funding to assist with the costs to provide legal services to eligible veterans and participants

The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) Veterans Health Administration has awarded a $300,000 Project Grant under the Legal Services for Veterans Grants program (CFDA 64.056) to the non-profit organization Legal Counsel For The Elderly, located in Washington, DC. This grant funding will be used to provide comprehensive legal services to eligible veterans and participants who are experiencing or at risk of homelessness. Services to be provided include legal representation, advice, education, and advocacy in areas such as housing, family law, income support, and criminal defense. This funding supports the organization's mission of addressing critical legal challenges faced by disadvantaged communities, with a focus on serving vulnerable veteran populations. The grant has a performance period of 12 months, commencing on August 1, 2024.