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

The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) is providing a $175,000 Project Grant under the Legal Services for Veterans Grants program (CFDA 64.056) to Prairie State Legal Services Inc., a non-profit legal aid organization in Illinois. The grant funding will be used to assist with the costs of providing comprehensive legal services to eligible veterans who are experiencing homelessness or at risk of homelessness. The award has a performance period beginning on August 1, 2024. The legal services delivered through this funding include legal representation, advice, education, and advocacy across various civil and criminal matters such as housing, family law, income support, and criminal defense. These services are intended to help veterans overcome systemic barriers to housing stability and access to essential services.