The Michigan Veterans Affairs Agency (MVAA) is currently accepting applications from nonprofit organizations for the Fiscal Year (FY) 2025 Michigan Veteran Homelessness Prevention Grant.
Donor Name: Michigan Veterans Affairs Agency
State: Michigan
County: All Counties
Type of Grant: Grant
Deadline: 09/19/2024
Size of the Grant: $100,000 to $500,000
Grant Duration: 4 Years
Details:
The MiVHPG grant funding is made available to Michigan-based nonprofit organizations that assist service members, veterans, and their families who are experiencing or are at risk of experiencing homelessness; to provide, or assist in providing, housing for homeless veterans and their families.
Funding Information
- Funding for these grants comes from a $2.5 million.
- $0-$250,000
Project Period
4 years
Eligible Projects
Grant funding must be used to support a wide range of initiatives that offer immediate relief and sustainable housing solutions to veterans and their families who are in need. Eligible projects may include, but are not limited to the following:
- Immediate Relief and Emergency Shelter: funding for temporary housing options including overnight stays in hotels to provide immediate relief to veterans experiencing homelessness.
- Housing Development and Rehabilitation: support for the construction or renovation of affordable housing units specifically designed to cater to the needs of veterans and their families.
- Landlord Incentive Programs: programs in the community to encourage landlords to house veterans.
- Rental/Mortgage Assistance: funding for rental and/or mortgage payments to prevent homelessness.
Eligibility Criteria
Organizational Requirements:
- Grantee must be a nonprofit organization (e.g., 501(c)3, 501(c)19, etc.), or have a selected fiduciary, whose mission/purpose statement is to serve veterans in any capacity.
- Grantee must demonstrate a clear commitment to addressing veteran homelessness through various programs and initiatives and have a flexible and innovative approach to addressing the diverse needs of veterans in crises, with support from organizations that provide case management and support services. Priority will be given to organizations in areas with the least amount of services available to veterans.
- Grantee, or the selected fiduciary, must be able to provide a copy of its federal designation letter, governing by-laws and have a fully functioning board.
- Grantees must supply a minimum of two letters of support from partnering community organizations.
For more information, visit MVAA.
