VA Supportive Services for Veteran Families (SSVF) Program
ID: 361011Type: Posted
Overview

Buyer

Supportive Services for Veteran Families (VA-SSVF)

Award Range

$263K - $23M

Eligible Applicants

Others

Funding Category

Housing

Funding Instrument

Grant

Opportunity Category

Discretionary

Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement

Yes

Original Source

https://grants.gov/search-results-detail/361011

Additional Information

https://www.va.gov/homeless/ssvf/index.html
Timeline
    Description

    The Supportive Services for Veteran Families (SSVF) Program, administered by the Department of Veterans Affairs, is offering grants to assist very low-income Veteran families in securing and maintaining permanent housing. The program aims to prevent homelessness by providing case management and supportive services, as well as facilitating rapid re-housing for those who are currently homeless. With an estimated total funding of $855 million and an expected 245 awards, the application portal will close on February 19, 2026, at 4:00 p.m. Eastern Time. Interested applicants can find more information and contact the SSVF Program Office at ssvf@va.gov or visit the program's website for additional details.

    Point(s) of Contact
    ssvf@va.gov
    Files
    Title
    Posted
    FY 2027 SSVF NOFO.pdf
    The Supportive Services for Veteran Families (SSVF) program provides case management and supportive services to very low-income Veterans to prevent homelessness or rapidly re-house those who are homeless. The SSVF Program Office has announced the Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) for FY 2027 grants, with applications due by 4:00 p.m. Eastern Time on Thursday, February 19, 2026. The program also highlighted its FY 2026 award announcements and its focus on specialized services, which represent innovative approaches and enhanced skills within the program. Success stories illustrate how the SSVF program has helped thousands of Veteran households achieve stable, permanent housing.
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    The Supportive Services for Veteran Families (SSVF) program offers case management and supportive services to very low-income Veterans. Its primary goal is to prevent homelessness by helping Veterans retain their homes or find new housing, and to rapidly re-house homeless Veterans and their families. The SSVF Program Office has announced the Notice of Funding Opportunity for FY 2027 grants, with applications due by February 19, 2026. Awards for FY 2026 have already been announced. The program also highlights Specialized Services, which represent new approaches and skills to enhance their work, and shares success stories of Veteran households achieving stable, permanent housing.
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