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Newsweek
a day ago
- Health
- Newsweek
VA Announces $42-Million Boost To Veterans
Based on facts, either observed and verified firsthand by the reporter, or reported and verified from knowledgeable sources. Newsweek AI is in beta. Translations may contain inaccuracies—please refer to the original content. The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) announced on Wednesday that it will provide approximately $42 million in federal grants to eligible nonprofit and community-based organizations helping veterans facing or at risk of homelessness. These grants, which are being made available through the VA's Legal Services for Veterans Grant Program, would assist people with various legal services as they transition out of homelessness or fight to keep a roof over their heads. Why It Matters Last year, as many as 32,882 veterans were experiencing homelessness in the U.S., according to VA data. That is about 5 percent of the entire U.S. homeless population, showing that veterans are significantly overrepresented compared to other categories. A combination of factors, including the ongoing housing shortage and affordability crisis in the U.S., the difficulties in transition from active duty to civilian life, common mental health issues, substance use disorders, post-traumatic stress disorders, injuries and disabilities, contribute to putting the veteran population particularly at risk of facing homelessness. Army veteran Doug Cohen attends a Stand Down event designed to help veterans who are homeless or housing insecure on June 16, 2023, in Chicago. Army veteran Doug Cohen attends a Stand Down event designed to help veterans who are homeless or housing insecure on June 16, 2023, in the number of veterans experiencing homelessness has decreased consistently over the past decade, partially thanks to the VA's efforts to fund mental-health programs and give them housing assistance, the work of nonprofit and community-based organizations remains crucial to help keep veterans housed. What To Know Eligible organizations hoping to receive the VA's funding can apply for grants worth up to $500,000. The amount received is meant to fund the organization's operations for a two-year period beginning October 1, 2025, through September 30, 2027. The funds are to help provide veterans with representation in landlord-tenant disputes to prevent evictions; assisting them with court proceedings for child support, custody or estate planning; helping them obtain benefits like disability compensation; and offering them defense in criminal cases that can prolonged or increase their risk of homelessness, including outstanding warrants, fines and driver's license revocation. The VA has announced several major funding efforts in recent months, including a $52.5-million initiative to prevent veteran suicides through community-based grants. The focus on legal services in the current $42 million grant expands the department's support for housing stability and social services for veterans. What People Are Saying VA secretary Doug Collins said in a press release on Wednesday: "Services to help veterans obtain benefits, maintain access to housing and navigate other common legal issues can make a huge difference in preventing or resolving homelessness. "These important grants will help us make a positive difference in the lives of thousands of veterans." What Happens Next Eligible organizations have until 4 p.m. ET on July 7 to apply for the grants. The VA will review applications and distribute funds to qualified organizations ahead of the program's start date of October 1, 2025. If you are a veteran facing or at risk of homelessness, we would like to hear from you. Please email me at
Yahoo
2 days ago
- Business
- Yahoo
VA announces $42M in grants to combat veteran homelessness
WASHGINTON (WCIA) — On Wednesday, the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) announced the availability of $42 million in grants to help homeless veterans. The VA announced that these grants would be distributed to eligible organizations to assist veterans who are homeless and those at risk of homelessness with a number of legal services. Grant applications are due by 3 p.m. CT on July 7. Organizations can apply for grants worth up to $500,000, which will fund operations for a two-year period from Oct. 1, 2025, to Sept. 30, 2027. Illinois Lottery player wins more than $500K on ticket bought in Coles Co. The funds are being made available through the VA's Legal Services for Veterans Grant Program and are designed to help veterans in a number of ways, including: Providing veterans with representation in landlord-tenant disputes to prevent eviction Assisting with court proceedings for child support, custody or estate planning Helping veterans obtain benefits like disability compensation Defending veterans in criminal cases that can extend or increase their risk of homelessness, such as outstanding warrants, fines and driver's license revocation 'Services to help Veterans obtain benefits, maintain access to housing and navigate other common legal issues can make a huge difference in preventing or resolving homelessness,' VA Secretary Doug Collins said. 'These important grants will help us make a positive difference in the lives of thousands of Veterans.' To learn more about the grant program eligibility and award process, visit or email lsv@ Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
