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Department of Veterans Affairs Homeless Providers Grant and Per Diem Program Jeffery L. Quarles MRC, LICDC Clinical Manager Grant and Per Diem Program
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Background Purpose to promote the development of Supportive Housing/and or Supportive Services to homeless veterans. Partnerships with Non-profits or local government organizations. Supported housing (up to 24 months) or Service Centers.
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Background Goal of funded projects Achieve residential stability Increase skill level and/or income Achieve greater self determination
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Background Grant opportunities are offered annually (as funding permits). FY 05- 290 Operational Programs with almost 8,000 beds; Over 16,000 admissions (NEPEC, 2006).
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Legislative Intent Encourage New and Innovative Programs Encourage Collaboration Respect Community Providers’ Expertise Encourage Non- Duplication of Resources Encourage Rural and Urban Initiatives
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Funding Opportunities -Grants Creating new facilities or new components of existing ones… Up to 65% of costs… Acquisition Construction Renovation
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Funding Opportunities- Per Diem Per Diem may be funded for operational costs; Supportive Housing Service Centers Supportive housing rent may be charged.
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Application Process Contact local Homeless Coordinator Announce NOFA Send Applications Threshold Review Panel Review Second Submission Announce Award
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Special Initiatives Special Needs Grants Authorized by P.L. 107-95; to provide funding to assist both non-profit organizations and VA medical Centers address the needs of special populations of homeless veterans: (3 year funding)
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Special Needs Grants Chronically mentally Ill 16 programs: $10,705,026 with 305 beds Women, including Women with children 8 programs: $2,739,838 with 112 beds Frail Elderly 3 programs: $1,523,004 with 51 beds Terminally Ill 2 programs: $709,523 with 17 beds
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Additional Information VHA Homeless Webpage http://www1.va.gov/homeless/ Web page has links to info on VA Homeless Programs Homeless Programs and Initiatives Grant and Per Diem Program info VA Homeless Coordinators by State
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Contact information GPD Office Roger Casey Guy Liedke Chelsea Watson Bob Gegan Jeff Quarles Sue Sigwart Toll Free 877-332-0334
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