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) awarded a $300,000 Project Grant to Southeast Louisiana Legal Services Corp, doing business as New Orleans Legal Assistance, to provide legal services to eligible veterans and participants under the VA's Legal Services for Veterans Grants program (CFDA 64.056). This federal grant award, effective August 1, 2024, will enable the non-profit organization to deliver comprehensive legal representation, advice, education, and advocacy across various civil and criminal matters, such as housing, family law, income support, and criminal defense. The goal of the program is to address critical legal challenges that impede veterans' housing stability and access to essential services, particularly for those experiencing homelessness or at risk of homelessness.