VA Awards Record $1.17 Billion for Veteran Homelessness
VA Awards Record $1.17 Billion for Veteran Homelessness
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The $855 million Supportive Services for Veteran Families grants are one-year awards scheduled to begin Oct. 1, 2026, while the $318 million Grant and Per Diem awards are three-year grants beginning the same day.
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The Grant and Per Diem funding includes specialized housing for women veterans and veterans who are chronically mentally ill, frail, elderly, terminally ill or caring for minor dependents.
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The VA said its broader homelessness-prevention efforts helped 173,000 veterans avoid foreclosure during fiscal 2025 through work with mortgage servicers.
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In Wyoming, the $11.58 million award will go to Community Action of Laramie County and Volunteers of America, supporting three community organizations.
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Veterans experiencing homelessness or at risk of losing housing can contact the National Call Center for Homeless Veterans at 877-424-3838 or use the VA Homeless Programs website for assistance.
The Department of Veterans Affairs announced a record $1.17 billion in grants for fiscal 2027 to fight veteran homelessness nationwide. According to Yahoo News, the funding will reach 680 community organizations across the country starting October 1, 2026. The grants aim to prevent evictions, find housing, and help homeless veterans get back on their feet.
The VA placed 51,936 homeless veterans into housing during fiscal 2025, the highest total in seven years, Yahoo News reported. The agency also helped 173,000 veterans avoid foreclosure that same year through work with mortgage servicers. This new funding marks the largest investment yet in the VA's homelessness-prevention efforts.
How the Money Breaks Down
The $1.17 billion splits into two main programs. Yahoo News notes that $855 million goes to Supportive Services for Veteran Families, one-year awards that help prevent evictions and rapidly rehouse veterans. Another $318 million funds transitional and specialized housing through three-year Grant and Per Diem awards beginning October 1, 2026.
The Grant and Per Diem funding includes specialized housing for women veterans and veterans who are chronically mentally ill, elderly, or terminally ill. It also supports veterans caring for minor dependents. These three-year grants provide stability for some of the most vulnerable homeless veterans.
Southern States Receive Substantial Funding
Southern states are receiving major portions of the new funding. WALB reported that Georgia received $43 million and South Carolina got $17 million split among multiple community organizations. Fox 5 Vegas noted that Nevada received $42.3 million for 11 community groups, while Tuscaloosa Thread reported Alabama got over $13 million for nine organizations.
Wyoming received $11.58 million to support three community organizations, including Community Action of Laramie County and Volunteers of America. Pennsylvania leads all states with over $44 million in grants. These regional investments ensure homelessness-prevention services reach veterans in every corner of the country.
Services Include Housing and Support
The grants fund more than just housing. Supportive Services for Veteran Families helps identify suitable homes, prevent evictions, and provide wraparound support. Organizations use the money to connect veterans with rental assistance, utility bills, and moving costs. This prevents people from losing housing in the first place.
Veterans experiencing homelessness or at risk of losing housing can call the National Call Center for Homeless Veterans at 877-424-3838. The VA's Homeless Programs website also offers assistance and resources. These hotlines connect veterans directly to local organizations receiving the new grants.
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