VA is providing capital aarp funding to reduce congregrate living and create individual living units for homeless veterans

The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) awarded a $3.7 million Project Grant to New Directions, Inc. dba New Directions For Veterans on March 23, 2022 under the VA Homeless Providers Grant and Per Diem Program (VA GPD Program, CFDA 64.024). The funding will support New Directions For Veterans' efforts to reduce congregate living and create individual living units for homeless Veterans in California.

The VA GPD Program aims to develop and promote the availability of transitional housing and supportive services for homeless Veterans. This award will allow New Directions For Veterans to convert existing housing from congregate to individual units, helping more Veterans transition from homelessness to permanent housing with necessary support services. The organization will provide transitional housing and case management services to assist Veterans in regaining stability and independence.