Legal Services for Homeless Veterans and Veterans At-Risk for Homelessness (LSV-H) Grant Program
ID: 359221Type: Posted
Overview

Buyer

Legal Services for Veterans (VA-LSV)

Award Range

$1 - $500K

Eligible Applicants

Others

Funding Category

Law, Justice and Legal Services

Funding Instrument

Grant

Opportunity Category

Discretionary

Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement

Yes

Original Source

https://grants.gov/search-results-detail/359221

Additional Information

https://www.va.gov/homeless/lsv.asp
Timeline
    Description

    The Legal Services for Veterans agency is offering the Legal Services for Homeless Veterans and Veterans At-Risk for Homelessness (LSV-H) Grant Program to provide legal assistance to eligible veterans facing homelessness or at risk of becoming homeless. This grant aims to support public or nonprofit private entities in delivering essential legal services, including housing, family law, income support, and other critical legal matters as identified in the VA's annual Community Homelessness Assessment. With an estimated total program funding of $42 million and individual awards ranging from $1 to $500,000, interested applicants must submit their proposals by July 4, 2025. For further details, applicants can contact the agency at LSVGrants@va.gov or visit the VA Legal Services for Veterans website.

    Point(s) of Contact
    LSVGrants@va.gov
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