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

The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) awarded a $229,920 Project Grant to Jacksonville Area Legal Aid (JALA), a non-profit organization, to provide legal services to eligible veterans and participants under the Legal Services for Veterans Grants program (CFDA 64.056). The grant, with an award date of August 1, 2024, will fund JALA's efforts to deliver comprehensive legal representation, advice, education, and advocacy across various civil and criminal matters, including housing, family law, income support, and criminal defense. This grant supports JALA's mission to address critical legal challenges that impede veterans' housing stability and access to essential services, aligning with the VA's objective to help veterans experiencing homelessness or at risk of homelessness. JALA has a history of receiving federal grants from agencies such as the Department of Housing and Urban Development and the VA to provide fair housing, housing counseling, and veterans' legal services.