Outreach Center

ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT INITIATIVE, COMMUNITY PROJECT FUNDING, AND MISCELLANEOUS GRANTS

HOMELESS PREVENTION

AROUND THE CLOCK CRISIS PREVENTION & STABILIZATIONA COMPREHENSIVE 24/7 CRISIS PREVENTION AND TREATMENT CENTER THAT ADDRESS SUBSTANCE MISUSE MENTAL AND PHYSICAL HEALTH. - FHLOC IS A BEHAVIORAL HEALTH CLINIC LICENSED BY THE STATE OF MICHIGAN. THROUGH OUR COMPREHENSIVE 24/7 AROUND THE CLOCK CRISIS PREVENTION & STABILIZATION PROGRAM, WE PROVIDE EVIDENCE-BASED OUTPATIENT TREATMENT FOR INDIVIDUALS WITH SUBSTANCE USE DISORDER, OPIOID USE DISORDER, MENTAL HEALTH AND CO-OCCURRING DISORDER. WE ALSO SERVICE VETERANS AND CHILDREN AND ADOLESCENTS W/SED. WE ARE TEAMED WITH HOSPITAL EMERGENCY ROOMS TO REDUCE RECIDIVISM OF NON-LIFE-THREATENING MENTAL HEALTH AND DRUG RELATED ISSUES TO ALLOW FOR THE TREATMENT OF THOSE WITH LIFE-ALTERING EMERGENCIES. WE ARE LOCATED IN DETROIT, WAYNE COUNTY AND EXPECT TO SERVE MENTAL HEALTH AND SUBSTANCE MISUSE CONSUMERS FROM THE SURROUNDING COUNTIES, INCLUDING: OAKLAND, MACOMB, WASHTENAW, LIVINGSTON, AND MONROE. WE WILL INCREASE THE NUMBER OF CONSUMERS IN TREATMENT FOR SUD, OUD, SMI, AND SED, BY SERVING 150 NEW CLIENTS IN THE FIRST YEAR, OPEN A NEW FACILITY BY THE START OF THE SECOND YEAR, AND SERVE AN ADDITIONAL 300 UNDUPLICATED CLIENTS FROM TWO LOCATIONS BY THE END OF THE SECOND YEAR. THE MOST FUNDAMENTAL MEASUREMENT OF THE PROJECT SUCCESS IS TO INCREASE ACCESS TO AND IMPROVE THE QUALITY OF COMMUNITY MENTAL HEALTH AND SUBSTANCE USE DISORDER TREATMENT SERVICES BY PROVIDING PERSON AND FAMILY CENTERED INTEGRATED SERVICES ON DAY ONE. WE WILL BECOME A CERTIFIED COMMUNITY BEHAVIORAL HEALTH CLINIC WITHIN FOUR MONTHS OF FUNDING AND BEGIN ON-SITE MEDICATION ASSISTED TREATMENT BY TELEMEDICINE WITH THE PRESCRIBING OF BUPRENORPHINE WITHIN 30 DAYS. OUR COUNSELORS AND MEDICAL TEAM WILL REDUCE THE NUMBER OF UNTREATED PERSONS WITH SUD, OUD, SMI, AND SED BY STABILIZING 70% OF NEW CLIENTS WITHIN 90 DAYS AND 85% OF CLIENTS IN PROGRAM FOR SIX MONTHS, WILL BE FREE FROM ILLICIT DRUG USE. WE WILL IMPROVE THE POSITIONING OF CLIENTS IN THE PROGRAM FOR 12 MONTHS BY INCREASING SCORES AS MEASURED BY ASAM AND THE STAGES OF CHANGE IN RELATION TO CLIENTS TREATMENT PLAN GOALS, FROM LOW, MEDIUM, TO HIGH. WE ARE ALSO TEAMED WITH CONNER CREEK SOLUTIONS FOR DETOX SERVICES AND NEW LIGHT RECOVERY CENTER FOR METHADONE MAINTENANCE. OUR GOAL IS TO ADDRESS THE TOTAL NEED OF OUR CLIENTS THROUGH PEER SUPPORT, RESUME BUILDING, JOB TRAINING AND PLACEMENT, AS WELL AS, LIFE SKILLS ENHANCEMENT AND LIFE COACHING WORKSHOPS. TRANSPORTATION IS PROVIDED TO AND FROM CLINICAL APPOINTMENTS AND DOSING FACILITIES, AS WELL AS, FROM THE EMERGENCY ROOM TO FHLOC, WHERE WE PROVIDE A COMFORTABLE PLACE TO TRANSITION THROUGH THE RECOVERY PROCESS WITH TEMPORARY SHELTER, FOOD, SHOWER, AND A CHANGE OF CLOTHES. WE WILL HAVE A NURSE PRACTITIONER AND MEDICAL ASSISTANT ON SITE TO ADDRESS PHYSICAL HEALTH NEEDS AND LICENSED COUNSELORS, TELEPSYCHIATRY FOR MENTAL HEALTH NEEDS, AS WELL AS CASE MANAGEMENT TO LINK CONSUMERS TO REFERRAL SERVICES. SECURITY IS ANOTHER A BIG PART OF OUR SERVICES TO ENSURE THE SAFETY OF OUR STAFF AND CLIENTS IN THE EVENT OF ANY UNFORESEEN CIRCUMSTANCES. OUR CRISIS TEAMS ARE MOBILE AND WILL MAKE HOME VISITS.

VA IS PROVIDING PER DIEM FUNDING TO ASSIST WITH THE OPERATIONAL COSTS ASSOCIATED WITH TRANSITIONAL HOUSING BEDS FOR HOMELESS VETERANS.

PROVIDING TRAINING RELATING TO THE PURPOSE OF THIS PROGRAM, ELIGIBLE ACTIVITIES, AND PROGRAM PERFORMANCE GOALS. REQUIRING RECIPIENTS TO PARTICIPATE IN A PRE-IMPLEMENTATION CONFERENCE WITH MBDA TO REVIEW THE PROPOSED TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE, SERVICES, AND PERFORMANCE GOALS THAT THE RECIPIENT WILL PROVIDE AND MEASURE. PROVIDING NECESSARY GUIDANCE AND FACILITATING COLLABORATIONS WITH OTHER MBDA PROGRAMS AND INITIATIVES, JURISDICTIONS RECEIVING SSBCI FUNDS FROM THE U.S. DEPARTMENT OF TREASURY, AND FEDERAL AGENCIES OTHER THAN MBDA, AS APPROPRIATE. MONITORING ACTIVITIES CARRIED OUT BY THE AWARDEE, INCLUDING BY SOLICITING FEEDBACK FROM ENROLLED SEDI BUSINESSES. CONDUCTING PERIODIC PROGRAM EVALUATION AND PROVIDING FINDINGS FOR IMPROVEMENT. ESTABLISHING AND ENFORCING ADMINISTRATIVE, COMMUNICATIONS, AND REPORTING REQUIREMENTS FOR EACH AWARDEE. PROVIDING ACCESS TO AND TRAINING FOR A PERFORMANCE MANAGEMENT REPORTING SYSTEM

VA IS PROVIDING PER DIEM FUNDING TO ASSIST WITH THE OPERATIONAL COSTS ASSOCIATED WITH TRANSITIONAL HOUSING BEDS FOR HOMELESS VETERANS.

THE MINORITY BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT AGENCY (MBDA), A BUREAU OF THE U.S. DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE, WILL PROVIDE FEDERAL ASSISTANCE TO SUPPORT INNOVATIVE PROJECTS SEEKING TO PROMOTE AND ENSURE THE GROWTH OF MINORITY ENTERPRISES. THE MBDA BUSINESS CENTER PROGRAM PROVIDES TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE AND BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT SERVICES TO MINORITY BUSINESS ENTERPRISES (MBES).

VA IS PROVIDING PER DIEM FUNDING TO ASSIST WITH THE OPERATIONAL COSTS ASSOCIATED WITH TRANSITIONAL HOUSING BEDS FOR HOMELESS VETERANS.

CARES 2.0 FUNDING FOR COVID19. THE SSVF PROGRAM'S PURPOSE IS TO PROVIDE SUPPORTIVE SERVICES GRANTS TO PRIVATE NON-PROFIT ORGANIZATIONS AND CONSUMER COOPERATIVES, WHO WILL COORDINATE OR PROVIDE SUPPORTIVE SERVICES TO VERY LOW-INCOME VETERAN FAMILIES WHO ARE RESIDING IN PERMANENT HOUSING, ARE HOMELESS AND SCHEDULED TO BECOME RESIDENTS OF PERMANENT HOUSING WITHIN A SPECIFIED TIME PERIOD; OR AFTER EXITING PERMANENT HOUSING WITHIN A SPECIFIED TIME PERIOD, ARE SEEKING OTHER HOUSING THAT IS RESPONSIVE TO SUCH VERY LOW-INCOME VETERAN FAMILY'S NEEDS AND PREFERENCES. GRANTEES WILL USE SUPPORTIVE SERVICES GRANT FUNDS TO PROVIDE SUPPORTIVE SERVICE. ALL GRANTEES ARE REQUIRED TO PROVIDE OUTREACH SERVICES, CASE MANAGEMENT SERVICES, ASSISTANCE IN OBTAINING VA BENEFITS AND ASSISTANCE IN OBTAINING AND COORDINATING OTHER PUBLIC BENEFITS. IN ADDITION TO THE REQUIRED SERVICES, GRANTEES MAY ALSO PROVIDE TEMPORARY FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE PAID DIRECTLY TO A THIRD PARTY ON BEHALF OF A PARTICIPANT FOR CHILD CARE, EMERGENCY HOUSING ASSISTANCE, TRANSPORTATION, RENTAL ASSISTANCE, UTILITY-FEE PAYMENT ASSISTANCE, SECURITY DEPOSITS, UTILITY DEPOSITS, MOVING COSTS, AND GENERAL HOUSING STABILITY ASSISTANCE (WHICH INCLUDES EMERGENCY SUPPLIES), IN ACCORDANCE WITH 38 CFR PART 62. ADDITIONAL OPTIONAL SUPPORTIVE SERVICES MAY INCLUDE LEGAL ASSISTANCE AND FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT SERVICES. GRANTEES WILL USE SUPPORTIVE SERVICES GRANT FUNDS TO PROVIDE SUPPORTIVE SERVICE. ALL GRANTEES ARE REQUIRED TO PROVIDE OUTREACH SERVICES, CASE MANAGEMENT SERVICES, ASSISTANCE IN OBTAINING VA BENEFITS AND ASSISTANCE IN OBTAINING AND COORDINATING OTHER PUBLIC BENEFITS. IN ADDITION TO THE REQUIRED SERVICES, GRANTEES MAY ALSO PROVIDE TEMPORARY FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE PAID DIRECTLY TO A THIRD PARTY ON BEHALF OF A PARTICIPANT FOR CHILD CARE, EMERGENCY HOUSING ASSISTANCE, TRANSPORTATION, RENTAL ASSISTANCE, UTILITY-FEE PAYMENT ASSISTANCE, SECURITY DEPOSITS, UTILITY DEPOSITS, MOVING COSTS, AND GENERAL HOUSING STABILITY ASSISTANCE (WHICH INCLUDES EMERGENCY SUPPLIES), IN ACCORDANCE WITH 38 CFR PART 62. ADDITIONAL OPTIONAL SUPPORTIVE SERVICES MAY INCLUDE LEGAL ASSISTANCE AND FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT SERVICES.

HOMELESS PREVENTION

HOMELESS PREVENTION

THE SSVF PROGRAM'S PURPOSE IS TO PROVIDE SUPPORTIVE SERVICES GRANTS TO PRIVATE NON-PROFIT ORGANIZATIONS AND CONSUMER COOPERATIVES, WHO WILL COORDINATE OR PROVIDE SUPPORTIVE SERVICES TO VERY LOW-INCOME VETERAN FAMILIES WHO ARE RESIDING IN PERMANENT HOUSING, ARE HOMELESS AND SCHEDULED TO BECOME RESIDENTS OF PERMANENT HOUSING WITHIN A SPECIFIED TIME PERIOD; OR AFTER EXITING PERMANENT HOUSING WITHIN A SPECIFIED TIME PERIOD, ARE SEEKING OTHER HOUSING THAT IS RESPONSIVE TO SUCH VERY LOW-INCOME VETERAN FAMILY'S NEEDS AND PREFERENCES. GRANTEES WILL USE SUPPORTIVE SERVICES GRANT FUNDS TO PROVIDE SUPPORTIVE SERVICE. ALL GRANTEES ARE REQUIRED TO PROVIDE OUTREACH SERVICES, CASE MANAGEMENT SERVICES, ASSISTANCE IN OBTAINING VA BENEFITS AND ASSISTANCE IN OBTAINING AND COORDINATING OTHER PUBLIC BENEFITS. IN ADDITION TO THE REQUIRED SERVICES, GRANTEES MAY ALSO PROVIDE TEMPORARY FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE PAID DIRECTLY TO A THIRD PARTY ON BEHALF OF A PARTICIPANT FOR CHILD CARE, EMERGENCY HOUSING ASSISTANCE, TRANSPORTATION, RENTAL ASSISTANCE, UTILITY-FEE PAYMENT ASSISTANCE, SECURITY DEPOSITS, UTILITY DEPOSITS, MOVING COSTS, AND GENERAL HOUSING STABILITY ASSISTANCE (WHICH INCLUDES EMERGENCY SUPPLIES), IN ACCORDANCE WITH 38 CFR PART 62. ADDITIONAL OPTIONAL SUPPORTIVE SERVICES MAY INCLUDE LEGAL ASSISTANCE AND FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT SERVICES. GRANTEES WILL USE SUPPORTIVE SERVICES GRANT FUNDS TO PROVIDE SUPPORTIVE SERVICE. ALL GRANTEES ARE REQUIRED TO PROVIDE OUTREACH SERVICES, CASE MANAGEMENT SERVICES, ASSISTANCE IN OBTAINING VA BENEFITS AND ASSISTANCE IN OBTAINING AND COORDINATING OTHER PUBLIC BENEFITS. IN ADDITION TO THE REQUIRED SERVICES, GRANTEES MAY ALSO PROVIDE TEMPORARY FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE PAID DIRECTLY TO A THIRD PARTY ON BEHALF OF A PARTICIPANT FOR CHILD CARE, EMERGENCY HOUSING ASSISTANCE, TRANSPORTATION, RENTAL ASSISTANCE, UTILITY-FEE PAYMENT ASSISTANCE, SECURITY DEPOSITS, UTILITY DEPOSITS, MOVING COSTS, AND GENERAL HOUSING STABILITY ASSISTANCE (WHICH INCLUDES EMERGENCY SUPPLIES), IN ACCORDANCE WITH 38 CFR PART 62. ADDITIONAL OPTIONAL SUPPORTIVE SERVICES MAY INCLUDE LEGAL ASSISTANCE AND FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT SERVICES.

VA IS PROVIDING PER DIEM FUNDING TO ASSIST WITH THE OPERATIONAL COSTS ASSOCIATED WITH TRANSITIONAL HOUSING BEDS FOR HOMELESS VETERANS.

THE SSVF PROGRAM'S PURPOSE IS TO PROVIDE SUPPORTIVE SERVICES GRANTS TO PRIVATE NON-PROFIT ORGANIZATIONS AND CONSUMER COOPERATIVES, WHO WILL COORDINATE OR PROVIDE SUPPORTIVE SERVICES TO VERY LOW-INCOME VETERAN FAMILIES WHO ARE RESIDING IN PERMANENT HOUSING, ARE HOMELESS AND SCHEDULED TO BECOME RESIDENTS OF PERMANENT HOUSING WITHIN A SPECIFIED TIME PERIOD; OR AFTER EXITING PERMANENT HOUSING WITHIN A SPECIFIED TIME PERIOD, ARE SEEKING OTHER HOUSING THAT IS RESPONSIVE TO SUCH VERY LOW-INCOME VETERAN FAMILY'S NEEDS AND PREFERENCES. GRANTEES WILL USE SUPPORTIVE SERVICES GRANT FUNDS TO PROVIDE SUPPORTIVE SERVICE. ALL GRANTEES ARE REQUIRED TO PROVIDE OUTREACH SERVICES, CASE MANAGEMENT SERVICES, ASSISTANCE IN OBTAINING VA BENEFITS AND ASSISTANCE IN OBTAINING AND COORDINATING OTHER PUBLIC BENEFITS. IN ADDITION TO THE REQUIRED SERVICES, GRANTEES MAY ALSO PROVIDE TEMPORARY FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE PAID DIRECTLY TO A THIRD PARTY ON BEHALF OF A PARTICIPANT FOR CHILD CARE, EMERGENCY HOUSING ASSISTANCE, TRANSPORTATION, RENTAL ASSISTANCE, UTILITY-FEE PAYMENT ASSISTANCE, SECURITY DEPOSITS, UTILITY DEPOSITS, MOVING COSTS, AND GENERAL HOUSING STABILITY ASSISTANCE (WHICH INCLUDES EMERGENCY SUPPLIES), IN ACCORDANCE WITH 38 CFR PART 62. ADDITIONAL OPTIONAL SUPPORTIVE SERVICES MAY INCLUDE LEGAL ASSISTANCE AND FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT SERVICES. GRANTEES WILL USE SUPPORTIVE SERVICES GRANT FUNDS TO PROVIDE SUPPORTIVE SERVICE. ALL GRANTEES ARE REQUIRED TO PROVIDE OUTREACH SERVICES, CASE MANAGEMENT SERVICES, ASSISTANCE IN OBTAINING VA BENEFITS AND ASSISTANCE IN OBTAINING AND COORDINATING OTHER PUBLIC BENEFITS. IN ADDITION TO THE REQUIRED SERVICES, GRANTEES MAY ALSO PROVIDE TEMPORARY FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE PAID DIRECTLY TO A THIRD PARTY ON BEHALF OF A PARTICIPANT FOR CHILD CARE, EMERGENCY HOUSING ASSISTANCE, TRANSPORTATION, RENTAL ASSISTANCE, UTILITY-FEE PAYMENT ASSISTANCE, SECURITY DEPOSITS, UTILITY DEPOSITS, MOVING COSTS, AND GENERAL HOUSING STABILITY ASSISTANCE (WHICH INCLUDES EMERGENCY SUPPLIES), IN ACCORDANCE WITH 38 CFR PART 62. ADDITIONAL OPTIONAL SUPPORTIVE SERVICES MAY INCLUDE LEGAL ASSISTANCE AND FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT SERVICES.

VA IS PROVIDING PER DIEM FUNDING TO ASSIST WITH THE OPERATIONAL COSTS ASSOCIATED WITH TRANSITIONAL HOUSING BEDS FOR HOMELESS VETERANS.

MDBA BUSINESS CENTER, MANHATTAN, NEW YORK

PURPOSE: ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT INITIATIVE, COMMUNITY PROJECT FUNDING/CONGRESSIONAL DIRECTED SPENDING AWARDS ARE AUTHORIZED UNDER THE CONSOLIDATED APPROPRIATIONS ACT, 2022 PUBLIC LAW 117-328 AND THE EXPLANATORY STATEMENT FOR DIVISION L OF THAT ACT. PROJECTS SELECTED FOR COMMUNITY PROJECT FUNDING/CONGRESSIONAL DIRECTED SPENDING ARE LISTED IN THE JOINT EXPLANATORY STATEMENT (JES) THAT ACCOMPANIES A SPECIFIC FISCAL YEAR’S APPROPRIATIONS ACT OR CONGRESSIONAL RECORD. THE JES LISTS PROJECT, RECIPIENT, STATE, AMOUNT AND CONGRESSIONAL SPONSOR.; ACTIVITIES TO BE PERFORMED: ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT INITIATIVE, COMMUNITY PROJECT FUNDING/CONGRESSIONALLY DIRECTED SPENDING AWARD PROJECTS INCLUDE A WIDE VARIETY OF ACTIVITIES THAT RESULT IN ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT OR COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT OUTCOMES. HUD WILL NOT KNOW THE FULL SCOPE OF THE PROJECT UNTIL THE RECIPIENT SUBMITS THE REQUIRED PROJECT NARRATIVE AND CONFIRMS ALIGNMENT WITH THE LANGUAGE AS PROVIDED IN THE CONGRESSIONAL RECORD. TO FIND THE DETAILS OF THE GRANT AWARD AS WRITTEN WITHIN THE CONGRESSIONAL RECORD USE THE FOLLOWING LINK AND PATH SELECTIONS TO GET TO THE DESCRIPTION OF THE ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT INITIATIVE, COMMUNITY PROJECT FUNDING GRANTS HTTPS://WWW.HUD.GOV/PROGRAM_OFFICES/COMM_PLANNING/EDI-GRANTS, SELECT THE FISCAL YEAR OF INTEREST, SCROLL DOWN TO PROGRAM LAWS AND REGULATIONS, UNDER FISCAL YEAR 20XX CONSOLIDATED APPROPRIATIONS ACT, 20XX: CONGRESSIONAL RECORD (JOINT EXPLANATORY STATEMENT).; EXPECTED OUTCOMES: COMPLETION OF THE PROJECT AS DESCRIBED IN THE JOINT EXPLANATORY STATEMENT (JES) PROJECT DESCRIPTION AND SUBSEQUENT APPROVED PROJECT NARRATIVE.; INTENDED BENEFICIARIES: THE PROJECT BENEFICIARIES ARE THE INDIVIDUALS AND/OR ORGANIZATIONS THAT ARE AWARDED GRANT FUNDS OR SERVED BY THE ENTITIES THAT ARE AWARDED GRANT FUNDS AS IDENTIFIED IN THE JES RECIPIENT OR PROJECT DESCRIPTION SECTIONS.; SUBRECIPIENT ACTIVITIES: THE SUBRECIPIENT ACTIVITIES ARE UNKNOWN AT THE TIME OF AWARD.

R3 MAT PSYCHOSOCIAL SERVICES

TALENT SEARCH PROGRAM

AWARD PURPOSE HVRP IS AN EMPLOYMENT-FOCUSED COMPETITIVE GRANT PROGRAM THAT FOCUSES EXCLUSIVELY ON OBTAINING COMPETITIVE EMPLOYMENT FOR VETERANS EXPERIENCING OR AT-RISK OF HOMELESSNESS. ACTIVITIES PERFORMED EMPLOYMENT SERVICES, JOB TRAINING DELIVERABLES HVRP GRANT RECIPIENTS WILL PROVIDE EMPLOYMENT SERVICES AND JOB TRAINING TO VETERANS EXPERIENCING HOMELESSNESS WHICH WILL RESULT IN THE VETERANS EARNING INCOME AND LONG TERM JOB STABILITY AS EVIDENCED BY JOB PLACEMENT RATES, AND EARNINGS INCOME AFTER EXITING THE PROGRAM. INTENDED BENEFICIARY VETERANS AT RISK OF OR EXPERIENCING HOMELESSNESS. GRANT RECIPIENTS MAY ALSO CHOOSE TO FOCUS SERVICES TO VETERANS TRANSITIONING FROM INCARCERATION, HOMELESS FEMALE VETERANS AND/OR HOMELESS VETERANS WITH CHILDREN. SUBRECIPIENT ACTIVITIES RECIPIENTS GENERALLY DON'T SUB-AWARD FUNDS.

HOMELESS VETERANS (HVRP)

VA HAS AWARDED A CAPITAL GRANT TO CREATE NEW TRANSITIONAL HOUSING BEDS FOR HOMELESS VETERANS.

THE SUCCESS FOR LIFE SEXUAL RISK AVOIDANCE EDUCATION PROJECT

THRIVING TEENS - REACHING 2 CONNECT

THE SSVF PROGRAM'S PURPOSE IS TO PROVIDE SUPPORTIVE SERVICES GRANTS TO PRIVATE NON-PROFIT ORGANIZATIONS AND CONSUMER COOPERATIVES, WHO WILL COORDINATE OR PROVIDE SUPPORTIVE SERVICES TO VERY LOW-INCOME VETERAN FAMILIES WHO ARE RESIDING IN PERMANENT HOUSING, ARE HOMELESS AND SCHEDULED TO BECOME RESIDENTS OF PERMANENT HOUSING WITHIN A SPECIFIED TIME PERIOD; OR AFTER EXITING PERMANENT HOUSING WITHIN A SPECIFIED TIME PERIOD, ARE SEEKING OTHER HOUSING THAT IS RESPONSIVE TO SUCH VERY LOW-INCOME VETERAN FAMILY'S NEEDS AND PREFERENCES. GRANTEES WILL USE SUPPORTIVE SERVICES GRANT FUNDS TO PROVIDE SUPPORTIVE SERVICE. ALL GRANTEES ARE REQUIRED TO PROVIDE OUTREACH SERVICES, CASE MANAGEMENT SERVICES, ASSISTANCE IN OBTAINING VA BENEFITS AND ASSISTANCE IN OBTAINING AND COORDINATING OTHER PUBLIC BENEFITS. IN ADDITION TO THE REQUIRED SERVICES, GRANTEES MAY ALSO PROVIDE TEMPORARY FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE PAID DIRECTLY TO A THIRD PARTY ON BEHALF OF A PARTICIPANT FOR CHILD CARE, EMERGENCY HOUSING ASSISTANCE, TRANSPORTATION, RENTAL ASSISTANCE, UTILITY-FEE PAYMENT ASSISTANCE, SECURITY DEPOSITS, UTILITY DEPOSITS, MOVING COSTS, AND GENERAL HOUSING STABILITY ASSISTANCE (WHICH INCLUDES EMERGENCY SUPPLIES), IN ACCORDANCE WITH 38 CFR PART 62. ADDITIONAL OPTIONAL SUPPORTIVE SERVICES MAY INCLUDE LEGAL ASSISTANCE AND FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT SERVICES. GRANTEES WILL USE SUPPORTIVE SERVICES GRANT FUNDS TO PROVIDE SUPPORTIVE SERVICE. ALL GRANTEES ARE REQUIRED TO PROVIDE OUTREACH SERVICES, CASE MANAGEMENT SERVICES, ASSISTANCE IN OBTAINING VA BENEFITS AND ASSISTANCE IN OBTAINING AND COORDINATING OTHER PUBLIC BENEFITS. IN ADDITION TO THE REQUIRED SERVICES, GRANTEES MAY ALSO PROVIDE TEMPORARY FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE PAID DIRECTLY TO A THIRD PARTY ON BEHALF OF A PARTICIPANT FOR CHILD CARE, EMERGENCY HOUSING ASSISTANCE, TRANSPORTATION, RENTAL ASSISTANCE, UTILITY-FEE PAYMENT ASSISTANCE, SECURITY DEPOSITS, UTILITY DEPOSITS, MOVING COSTS, AND GENERAL HOUSING STABILITY ASSISTANCE (WHICH INCLUDES EMERGENCY SUPPLIES), IN ACCORDANCE WITH 38 CFR PART 62. ADDITIONAL OPTIONAL SUPPORTIVE SERVICES MAY INCLUDE LEGAL ASSISTANCE AND FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT SERVICES.

THE SSVF PROGRAM'S PURPOSE IS TO PROVIDE SUPPORTIVE SERVICES GRANTS TO PRIVATE NON-PROFIT ORGANIZATIONS AND CONSUMER COOPERATIVES, WHO WILL COORDINATE OR PROVIDE SUPPORTIVE SERVICES TO VERY LOW-INCOME VETERAN FAMILIES WHO ARE RESIDING IN PERMANENT HOUSING, ARE HOMELESS AND SCHEDULED TO BECOME RESIDENTS OF PERMANENT HOUSING WITHIN A SPECIFIED TIME PERIOD; OR AFTER EXITING PERMANENT HOUSING WITHIN A SPECIFIED TIME PERIOD, ARE SEEKING OTHER HOUSING THAT IS RESPONSIVE TO SUCH VERY LOW-INCOME VETERAN FAMILY'S NEEDS AND PREFERENCES. GRANTEES WILL USE SUPPORTIVE SERVICES GRANT FUNDS TO PROVIDE SUPPORTIVE SERVICE. ALL GRANTEES ARE REQUIRED TO PROVIDE OUTREACH SERVICES, CASE MANAGEMENT SERVICES, ASSISTANCE IN OBTAINING VA BENEFITS AND ASSISTANCE IN OBTAINING AND COORDINATING OTHER PUBLIC BENEFITS. IN ADDITION TO THE REQUIRED SERVICES, GRANTEES MAY ALSO PROVIDE TEMPORARY FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE PAID DIRECTLY TO A THIRD PARTY ON BEHALF OF A PARTICIPANT FOR CHILD CARE, EMERGENCY HOUSING ASSISTANCE, TRANSPORTATION, RENTAL ASSISTANCE, UTILITY-FEE PAYMENT ASSISTANCE, SECURITY DEPOSITS, UTILITY DEPOSITS, MOVING COSTS, AND GENERAL HOUSING STABILITY ASSISTANCE (WHICH INCLUDES EMERGENCY SUPPLIES), IN ACCORDANCE WITH 38 CFR PART 62. ADDITIONAL OPTIONAL SUPPORTIVE SERVICES MAY INCLUDE LEGAL ASSISTANCE AND FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT SERVICES. GRANTEES WILL USE SUPPORTIVE SERVICES GRANT FUNDS TO PROVIDE SUPPORTIVE SERVICE. ALL GRANTEES ARE REQUIRED TO PROVIDE OUTREACH SERVICES, CASE MANAGEMENT SERVICES, ASSISTANCE IN OBTAINING VA BENEFITS AND ASSISTANCE IN OBTAINING AND COORDINATING OTHER PUBLIC BENEFITS. IN ADDITION TO THE REQUIRED SERVICES, GRANTEES MAY ALSO PROVIDE TEMPORARY FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE PAID DIRECTLY TO A THIRD PARTY ON BEHALF OF A PARTICIPANT FOR CHILD CARE, EMERGENCY HOUSING ASSISTANCE, TRANSPORTATION, RENTAL ASSISTANCE, UTILITY-FEE PAYMENT ASSISTANCE, SECURITY DEPOSITS, UTILITY DEPOSITS, MOVING COSTS, AND GENERAL HOUSING STABILITY ASSISTANCE (WHICH INCLUDES EMERGENCY SUPPLIES), IN ACCORDANCE WITH 38 CFR PART 62. ADDITIONAL OPTIONAL SUPPORTIVE SERVICES MAY INCLUDE LEGAL ASSISTANCE AND FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT SERVICES.

TALENT SEARCH PROGRAM

VA IS PROVIDING PER DIEM FUNDING TO ASSIST WITH THE OPERATIONAL COSTS ASSOCIATED WITH TRANSITIONAL HOUSING BEDS FOR HOMELESS VETERANS.

BOC REFUGEE INDIVIDUAL DEVELOPMENT ACCOUNT (IDA) PROJECT

SUCCESS FOR LIFE SRAE PROGRAM - SERVING VULNERABLE YOUTH IN RURAL COUNTIES

HOMELESS VETERANS (HVRP)

THE SSVF PROGRAM'S PURPOSE IS TO PROVIDE SUPPORTIVE SERVICES GRANTS TO PRIVATE NON-PROFIT ORGANIZATIONS AND CONSUMER COOPERATIVES, WHO WILL COORDINATE OR PROVIDE SUPPORTIVE SERVICES TO VERY LOW-INCOME VETERAN FAMILIES WHO ARE RESIDING IN PERMANENT HOUSING, ARE HOMELESS AND SCHEDULED TO BECOME RESIDENTS OF PERMANENT HOUSING WITHIN A SPECIFIED TIME PERIOD; OR AFTER EXITING PERMANENT HOUSING WITHIN A SPECIFIED TIME PERIOD, ARE SEEKING OTHER HOUSING THAT IS RESPONSIVE TO SUCH VERY LOW-INCOME VETERAN FAMILY'S NEEDS AND PREFERENCES. GRANTEES WILL USE SUPPORTIVE SERVICES GRANT FUNDS TO PROVIDE SUPPORTIVE SERVICE. ALL GRANTEES ARE REQUIRED TO PROVIDE OUTREACH SERVICES, CASE MANAGEMENT SERVICES, ASSISTANCE IN OBTAINING VA BENEFITS AND ASSISTANCE IN OBTAINING AND COORDINATING OTHER PUBLIC BENEFITS. IN ADDITION TO THE REQUIRED SERVICES, GRANTEES MAY ALSO PROVIDE TEMPORARY FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE PAID DIRECTLY TO A THIRD PARTY ON BEHALF OF A PARTICIPANT FOR CHILD CARE, EMERGENCY HOUSING ASSISTANCE, TRANSPORTATION, RENTAL ASSISTANCE, UTILITY-FEE PAYMENT ASSISTANCE, SECURITY DEPOSITS, UTILITY DEPOSITS, MOVING COSTS, AND GENERAL HOUSING STABILITY ASSISTANCE (WHICH INCLUDES EMERGENCY SUPPLIES), IN ACCORDANCE WITH 38 CFR PART 62. ADDITIONAL OPTIONAL SUPPORTIVE SERVICES MAY INCLUDE LEGAL ASSISTANCE AND FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT SERVICES. GRANTEES WILL USE SUPPORTIVE SERVICES GRANT FUNDS TO PROVIDE SUPPORTIVE SERVICE. ALL GRANTEES ARE REQUIRED TO PROVIDE OUTREACH SERVICES, CASE MANAGEMENT SERVICES, ASSISTANCE IN OBTAINING VA BENEFITS AND ASSISTANCE IN OBTAINING AND COORDINATING OTHER PUBLIC BENEFITS. IN ADDITION TO THE REQUIRED SERVICES, GRANTEES MAY ALSO PROVIDE TEMPORARY FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE PAID DIRECTLY TO A THIRD PARTY ON BEHALF OF A PARTICIPANT FOR CHILD CARE, EMERGENCY HOUSING ASSISTANCE, TRANSPORTATION, RENTAL ASSISTANCE, UTILITY-FEE PAYMENT ASSISTANCE, SECURITY DEPOSITS, UTILITY DEPOSITS, MOVING COSTS, AND GENERAL HOUSING STABILITY ASSISTANCE (WHICH INCLUDES EMERGENCY SUPPLIES), IN ACCORDANCE WITH 38 CFR PART 62. ADDITIONAL OPTIONAL SUPPORTIVE SERVICES MAY INCLUDE LEGAL ASSISTANCE AND FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT SERVICES.

BOC REFUGEE MICROENTERPRISE DEVELOPMENT PROJECT

VA IS PROVIDING PER DIEM FUNDING TO ASSIST WITH THE OPERATIONAL COSTS ASSOCIATED WITH TRANSITIONAL HOUSING BEDS FOR HOMELESS VETERANS.

VA IS PROVIDING PER DIEM FUNDING TO ASSIST WITH THE OPERATIONAL COSTS ASSOCIATED WITH TRANSITIONAL HOUSING BEDS FOR HOMELESS VETERANS.

VA IS PROVIDING CAPITAL FUNDING TO REDUCE CONGREGRATE LIVING AND CREATE INDIVIDUAL LIVING UNITS FOR HOMELESS VETERANS.

BOC REFUGEE MICROENTERPRISE DEVELOPMENT PROJECT

ARP ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT GRANT FOR RURAL HEALTH CARE FACILITIES

FAMILY WELLNESS OUTREACH OF MISSISSIPPI, IN PARTNERSHIP WITH COLUMBUS MUNICIPAL SCHOOL DISTRICT, LOWNDES COUNTY, MISSISSIPPI WILL IMPLEMENT A SCHOOL VIOLENCE PREVENTION PROJECT WITH PROJECT ACTIVITIES TO REDUCE THE INCIDENTS OF SCHOOL VIOLENCE THROUGH IMPROVED SCHOOL SAFETY AND CLIMATE; AND PREVENT YOUTH VIOLENCE, DELINQUENCY, AND VICTIMIZATION IN THE COMMUNITY BY ADDRESSING RISK FACTORS AT THE YOUTH, FAMILY, SCHOOL AND COMMUNITY LEVELS. KEY PROJECT ACTIVITIES ARE: 1) IMPROVE SCHOOL CAPACITY TO PREVENT AND INTERVENE EARLY TO INCIDENTS OF VIOLENCE, 2) ENHANCE AND EXPAND PARTNERSHIPS BETWEEN SCHOOL SYSTEMS AND COMMUNITY-BASED ORGANIZATIONS TO ADDRESS SCHOOL VIOLENCE, 3) EXPAND OPPORTUNITIES FOR FAMILY ENGAGEMENT WITH SCHOOL PERSONNEL TO MUTUALLY ADDRESS RISK FACTORS FOR VIOLENCE, AND 4) IMPROVE COMMUNICATION BETWEEN HOME AND SCHOOL TO ENHANCE PROTECTIVE FACTORS FOR STUDENT SUCCESS. DELIVERABLES INCLUDE: PROVIDE COMPREHENSIVE EVIDENCE-BASED EDUCATION AND TRAINING FOR STUDENTS, SCHOOL, AND LAW ENFORCEMENT PERSONNEL AND PARENTS; IMPLEMENT THE COMPREHENSIVE GANG MODEL USING COMMUNITY MOBILIZATION; PROVIDE SOCIAL-EMOTIONAL LEARNING SKILLS TRAINING; CONDUCT DISTRICT-WIDE ANTI-VIOLENCE CAMPAIGNS; IDENTIFY A SERVICE NETWORK OF COMMUNITY-BASED ORGANIZATIONS IN THE COMMUNITY AND DEVELOP A MULTIDISCIPLINARY TEAM THAT HOSTS REGULAR MEETINGS; CONDUCT OUTREACH AND PROVIDE PARENT EDUCATION SESSIONS; ENGAGE FAMILIES IN TEAM MEETINGS; HELP FAMILIES NAVIGATE COMMUNITY RESOURCES FOR IDENTIFIED NEEDS; USE THE POSITIVE BEHAVIORAL INTERVENTIONS AND SUPPORTS FRAMEWORK; CONDUCT SYSTEM LEVEL SAFETY, AND PROVIDE SCHOOL AND LAW ENFORCEMENT TRAINING.

VA SUPPORTIVE SERVICES FOR VETERAN FAMILIES PROGRAM

VA SUPPORTIVE SERVICES FOR VETERAN FAMILIES PROGRAM

REFUGEE MICROENTERPRISE DEVELOPMENT PROJECT

HOMELESS VETERANS (HVRP)

LEGAL NAME AND PROJECT TITLE: FAMILY WELLNESS OUTREACH CENTER OF GEORGIA -  SUCCESS FOR LIFE REENTRY PROGRAM GEOGRAPHIC LOCATION: SOUTHWEST GEORGIA – ALBANY, GEORGIA (PROJECT LOCATION) CATEGORY 2: IMPROVING VOCATIONAL AND EMPLOYMENT SERVICES SUMMARY: DESPITE MANY INITIATIVES TO IMPROVE THE REENTRY SYSTEM, GEORGIA’S RECIDIVISM RATE AMONG INDIVIDUALS RELEASED FROM PRISON IS AROUND 30%. WITH SUPPORT FROM THE GEORGIA DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTIONS AND OTHER, FAMILY WELLNESS OUTREACH CENTER OF GEORGIA HAS A GOAL TO REDUCE RECIDIVISM RATES BY AT LEAST 25% AMONG TARGET PARTICIPANTS BY PROVIDING CAREER TRAINING,  FOR 102 REENTERING ADULTS AT HIGHEST RISK FOR REOFFENDING IN 14 SOUTHWEST GEORGIA COUNTIES.  THE PRIMARY OBJECTIVE IS TO IMPROVE EMPLOYMENT SERVICES AND CONNECTIONS BY IMPLEMENTING JOB READINESS ASSESSMENTS, INDIVIDUALIZED CASE PLANS AND EMPLOYMENT RELATED SERVICES THAT WILL RESULT IN IMPROVED EMPLOYABILITY SKILLS, EMPLOYMENT ATTAINMENT AND RETENTION.      PRIMARY ACTIVITIES: 1) DEVELOPMENT OF AN ACTION PLAN APPROVED BY BJA DURING THE PLANNING PHASE; 2) ESTABLISH CAREER TRAINING PROGRAM GUIDED BY LABOR MARKET NEEDS FOR REENTERING ADULTS; 3) CONTINUALLY ASSESS LOCAL DEMAND IN THE TARGET AREAS AND ADJUST EDUCATION AND EMPLOYMENT GOALS AS NECESSARY; 4) CONDUCT PRE AND POST RELEASE CAREER PLANNING; 5) DEVELOP PARTNERSHIPS WITH LOCAL EMPLOYERS; 6) SUBSIDIZE WAGES AS PART OF TRAINING PROGRAM; 6) PROVIDE TRANSITIONAL SERVICES TO ASSIST IN THE REINTEGRATION OF PARTICIPANTS; 8) PROVIDE TRAINING OPPORTUNITIES FOR PARTNERS; 9) TRACK PERFORMANCE DATA; AND 10) AND SUBMIT A FINAL EVALUATION REPORT.   OUTCOME DELIVERABLES: 1. REDUCE RECIDIVISM BY 25% AMONG PARTICIPANTS; 2. IMPROVE ACCESS TO TRANSITIONAL SERVICES AMONG 75% OF CLIENTS NEEDING SERVICE; 3. COORDINATE ACCESS TO HOUSING ASSISTANCE TO AT LEAST 60% OF ELIGIBLE PARTICIPANTS; 4. AT LEAST 60% OF ELIGIBLE PARTICIPANTS ENROLLED IN GED/VOCATIONAL; 5. AT LEAST 50% OF PARTICIPANTS WILL OBTAIN EMPLOYMENT; 6. AT LEAST 30% OF CLIENTS RECEIVE MENTORING SUPPORT; AND 7. AT LEAST 70% COMPLETE AT LEAST 75% OF PROGRAM CURRICULA.   SERVICE AREA: REFERRED TO AS SOWEGA, SOUTHWEST GEORGIA IS COMPRISED OF 14 COUNTIES - BAKER, CALHOUN, COLQUITT, DECATUR, DOUGHERTY, EARLY, GRADY, LEE, MILLER, MITCHELL, SEMINOLE, TERRELL THOMAS AND WORTH. WITH A POPULATION OF 358,571, THE AREA HAS HISTORICALLY BEEN THE POOREST REGION OF THE STATE FOR THE PAST 20 YEARS WITH A HIGH RATE OF FAMILY POVERTY. THE AVERAGE POVERTY RATE OF 43.8% IN THE TARGET COUNTIES IS 56% HIGHER THAN THE STATE RATE OF 28.1%. SOWEGA HAS STRUGGLED WITH HIGH RATES OF UNEMPLOYMENT TOO. MORE THAN HALF THE COUNTIES IN SOWEGA HAVE UNEMPLOYMENT RATES HIGHER THAN THE STATE AVERAGE. THE AVERAGE UNEMPLOYMENT RATE IN THE TARGET COUNTIES IS 11% HIGHER THAN THE STATE.   BENEFITS: SUCCESSFUL REENTRY BEGINS WITH THE OFFENDER.  AS BARRIERS ARE REDUCED IN THE COMMUNITY THAT ACCOUNT FOR MANY PRISON RETURNS, PUBLIC SAFETY IS ENHANCED AND AVENUES ARE OPENED FOR THE OFFENDER TO REFORM. IN THIS MANNER, FROM THE OFFENDER TO TAX-PAYING CITIZENS, WE ALL BENEFIT FROM HELPING OFFENDERS REINTEGRATE TO THEIR COMMUNITIES SAFELY.

VA IS PROVIDING PER DIEM FUNDING TO ASSIST WITH THE OPERATIONAL COSTS ASSOCIATED WITH TRANSITIONAL HOUSING BEDS FOR HOMELESS VETERANS.

VETERANS WORKFORCE INVESTMENT PROGRAM (VWIP)

BOC INCLUSIVE COMMUNITY ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT PROJECT

ANCHOR COMMUNITY ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT PROJECT

COMMUNITY ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT (CED) PROGRAM

VA IS PROVIDING PER DIEM FUNDING TO ASSIST WITH THE OPERATIONAL COSTS ASSOCIATED WITH TRANSITIONAL HOUSING BEDS FOR HOMELESS VETERANS.