VA Supportive Services for Veteran Families (SSVF) Program
The VA SSVF Program provides grants to nonprofits and cooperatives to help very low-income Veteran families prevent homelessness or quickly secure stable housing, with funding available for operations starting October 1, 2026.
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Supportive Services for Veteran Families has archived this opportunity.
Funder: Supportive Services for Veteran Families
Due Dates: December 15, 2025 (posted) | February 19, 2026 (application deadline, 4:00pm EST)
Funding Amounts: $262,981–$23,153,846 per award; total program funding approx. $855 million; expected 245 awards; project period typically 1 year, up to 3 years for select renewals.
Summary: Supports nonprofits and cooperatives in delivering housing stability and supportive services to very low-income Veteran families at risk of or experiencing homelessness.
Key Information: No cost sharing or matching required; late/incomplete applications are ineligible.
Description
This program, authorized under Section 604 of the Veterans' Mental Health and Other Care Improvements Act of 2008 (38 U.S.C. § 2044), provides substantial grant funding to private nonprofit organizations and consumer cooperatives to deliver supportive services to very low-income Veteran families. The goal is to prevent homelessness, promote housing stability, and rapidly re-house Veterans and their families who are homeless or at imminent risk of homelessness. Grantees deliver services such as case management, temporary financial assistance (including rent, utilities, childcare, and moving costs), housing navigation, and connections to public benefits and community resources. The program emphasizes evidence-based practices, community partnerships, and compliance with federal regulations.
