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

The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) awarded a $2.1 million Project Grant to Operation Stand Down Tennessee on August 20, 2021 under the VA Homeless Providers Grant and Per Diem Program (GPD Program, CFDA 64.024). The funding will support Operation Stand Down Tennessee's efforts to reduce congregate living and create individual living units for homeless Veterans. Since 1994, the GPD Program has provided transitional housing assistance to Veterans experiencing homelessness through grants awarded to community-based service providers. This particular award will enhance Operation Stand Down Tennessee's capacity to deliver more independent housing options that align with the GPD Program's goal of helping Veterans achieve residential stability, increase skill levels and/or income, and obtain greater self-determination.