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

Federal Grant Award Summary

The Veterans Health Administration (VHA) awarded Legal Services of Northern Virginia, Inc. a $500,000 Project Grant on October 1, 2025, under the Legal Services for Homeless Veterans and Veterans At-Risk for Homelessness Grant Program (CFDA 64.056). The two-year award, concluding September 30, 2027, funds comprehensive legal services delivery to eligible veterans experiencing homelessness or at-risk of homelessness in Virginia. The awardee 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 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization, Legal Services of Northern Virginia, Inc. will address systemic legal barriers that impede housing stability and prevent veterans from achieving or maintaining permanent housing. In accordance with program requirements, the organization must provide at least four types of legal services and commit a minimum of 10 percent of grant funds to serve women veterans. The grant supports the VHA's initiative to help eligible veterans overcome legal obstacles and achieve successful reintegration into civilian life by addressing the top unmet legal needs identified through the VA's Community Homelessness Assessment, Local Education and Networking Groups survey.