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 $287,770.76 Project Grant to the Legal Aid Society of Palm Beach County, Inc. to provide legal services to eligible veterans and participants under the Legal Services for Veterans Grants program (CFDA 64.056). The grant will fund the organization's efforts to deliver comprehensive legal assistance, including legal representation, advice, education, and advocacy, across various civil and criminal matters such as housing, family law, income support, and criminal defense. This funding supports the organization's mission to address critical legal challenges that impede veterans' housing stability and access to essential services, helping them overcome systemic barriers. The grant has a performance period of 12 months, beginning on August 1, 2024.