Legal Services for Homeless Veterans and Veterans At-Risk for Homelessness Grant Program
Program Funding
Annual program obligations reported to SAM.gov.
Funded Projects
Examples of what this program has supported.
Program Objective
To provide legal services grants to public and non-profit private entities who will provide legal services to Veterans experiencing homelessness or Veterans at-risk for homelessness.
Eligibility
Eligible Applicants
- Nonprofit Organization
- Federally Recognized Tribal Government
- Local Government Consortium
- U.S. State Government
Eligible entity must be a public or nonprofit private entity with the capacity to effectively administer a legal services grant. A public entity includes local government, state government, federally recognized Indian tribal government. A nonprofit private entity is an entity that meets the requirements of 26 U.S.S. 501 (c)(3)(6) or (19).
How to Apply
Award Procedure
Award Procedure noted in Funding Opportunity Under Legal Services for Homeless Veterans and Veterans At-Risk for Homelessness Grant Program - Award Administration Information Section.
Decision Timeline
- Approval: From 90 to 120 days
Program details & compliance
Description
The purpose is to provide legal services grants to public or non-profit private entities that will provide legal services to eligible Veterans who are experiencing homelessness or at risk of becoming homeless. The goal is to assist eligible Veterans who have unaddressed legal needs, which may create barriers to housing stability.
Mission Categories
Primary: Legal Services for Veterans
Other categories:
Veterans Homelessness Prevention
Use of Funds
Allowed Uses
Grantees may use funds for the provision of legal services to eligible Veterans that are experiencing homelessness or at-risk for homelessness.
Restrictions
See 38 CFR part 79 and current Notice of Funding Opportunity for restrictions to allowable use of LSV-H funds
Required Documentation
2 CFR 200, Subpart E - Cost Principles applies to this program.
Reporting & Compliance
Applicable 2 CFR 200 Subparts
- Subpart B — General Provisions
- Subpart C — Pre-Federal Award Requirements
- Subpart D — Post-Federal Award Requirements
- Subpart E — Cost Principles