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

The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) Veterans Health Administration (VHA) awarded a $300,000 Project Grant to Lone Star Legal Aid, a non-profit organization based in Houston, Texas. The grant is funded through the Legal Services for Veterans Grants program (CFDA 64.056), which provides federal funding to public and non-profit entities to deliver comprehensive legal services to veterans experiencing homelessness or at risk of homelessness.

Under this award, Lone Star Legal Aid will provide legal services, advice, education, and advocacy to eligible veterans and participants across various civil and criminal matters, such as housing, family law, income support, and criminal defense. These legal interventions are designed to help veterans overcome systemic barriers to housing stability and access to essential services. The grant has a performance period of 12 months, beginning on August 1, 2024.