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

Legal Aid of North Carolina Inc. received a $500,000 Project Grant from the Department of Veterans Affairs' Veterans Health Administration under the Legal Services for Homeless Veterans and Veterans At-Risk for Homelessness Grant Program (CFDA 64.056), effective October 1, 2025, through September 30, 2027. The award funds comprehensive legal services delivery to eligible veterans experiencing homelessness or at-risk of homelessness in North Carolina. Legal Aid of North Carolina Inc. will provide direct legal representation, advice, education, and advocacy across multiple practice domains including housing law, family law, income support, criminal defense, healthcare access, military discharge upgrades, consumer law, and employment law.

As a condition of the grant, Legal Aid of North Carolina Inc. is required to provide at least four types of legal services and dedicate a minimum of 10 percent of grant funds to serve women veterans. The funded services are designed to address systemic legal barriers that impede housing stability and prevent veterans from achieving or maintaining permanent housing. The organization must maintain records for seven years and is subject to federal audit requirements per 2 CFR 200, with the Office of Business Oversight conducting audits at least once over a three-year period.