Description
The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) is announcing the availability of funds for the Legal Services for Homeless Veterans and Veterans At-Risk for Homelessness Grant Program. The purpose of this program is to award grants to eligible public or non-profit private entities that will provide legal services to eligible Veterans who are homeless or at risk for homelessness. The goal of the program is to assist homeless and at-risk Veterans who have unmet needs for legal services, which may create barriers to housing stability.
Some key points about the program include:
• The program will provide grants to eligible entities to provide legal services to homeless and at-risk Veterans.
• The grants will be awarded for a 14-month period starting August 1, 2024.
• The program aims to provide grant funding up to a maximum of $300,000 to eligible applicants.
• Applicants must be public or non-profit private entities with the necessary technical and administrative abilities and resources to execute the program successfully.
• The program has specific requirements for the use of funds, including a maximum of 10% for administrative costs and a minimum of 90% for direct legal services.