VA SSVF: Supportive Services for Veteran Families
U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs
Eligibility
Nonprofits + community orgs serving vets at risk of homelessness.
Award
Multi-year grants, typically $500k-$5M
Deadlines
Annual · Annual NOFA
Editor's take
Primary federal funding stream for vet homelessness work.
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