Title: Veteran Homeless and Employment Initiative
Application Start Date: 07/01/2023
Application End Date: 06/30/2024
Eligible Applicants: Non Profits
Award Amount: $635,050.00
Number of Awards: 1
Average Award Size: $635,050.00
Matching Required: No

Summary:
The Arizona Department of Veterans' Services (ADVS) is seeking grant applications for the Veteran Homeless and Employment Initiative. The initiative aims to support ongoing statewide collective impact efforts and implementation of three Veteran initiatives focused on ending Veteran homelessness, assisting with employment barriers, and providing a pathway to higher levels of care for Veterans. The grant will provide financial and technical assistance to support homeless Veterans in Maricopa County and throughout the state, as well as facilitate collaborations with new partners to serve Veterans in need.

Project Objectives:
- Host the Maricopa County StandDown, serving over 2,000 homeless and at-risk Veterans annually.
- Provide financial assistance for bridge housing or mitigation throughout the year in Maricopa County.
- Provide financial and technical assistance to 11 StandDowns throughout the state.
- Assist Veterans with obtaining employment through referrals from employment service providers.
- Lead a multi-agency team to ensure programmatic goals are met for homeless Veterans.

Contact Information:
Robert Davis
Arizona Department of Veterans' Services
3839 North 3rd Street, Suite 209
Phoenix, AZ. 85012
Email: rdavis@azdvs.gov