WASHINGTON, D.C. — The Department of Veterans Affairs announced $84 million in grants to 176 organizations across the country aimed at helping Veterans who are homeless or at risk of losing their housing.
The funding, unveiled last week, is evenly split between legal services and case management programs designed to prevent homelessness, improve housing stability, and support Veterans transitioning to permanent housing.
Under the initiative, $42 million in legal services grants will be distributed through the VA’s Legal Services for Homeless Veterans and Veterans At-Risk for Homelessness program. These grants will provide Veterans with legal assistance for landlord-tenant disputes, child custody and support cases, estate planning, criminal defense, and accessing federal and state benefits.
Another $42 million in case management grants will be distributed through the VA’s Grant and Per Diem program to fund roughly 100 case manager positions across the nation. These case managers will assist Veterans with housing searches and placement, conduct home visits to ensure housing stability, and connect them with educational programs that promote self-sufficiency.
“No one who served our nation in uniform should go without shelter,” said VA Secretary Doug Collins. “These grants will provide crucial support and services to help thousands of Veterans on their journey back to self-sufficiency.”
The VA emphasized that the grants are part of a broader effort to address homelessness among Veterans, which has declined in recent years but remains a persistent national challenge. According to department data, thousands of Veterans still face housing insecurity due to factors such as unemployment, disabilities, or lack of access to legal resources.
The new grants follow an expanding federal commitment to ending Veteran homelessness through partnerships with local nonprofits, housing authorities, and community organizations.
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