Federal Register #2026-15301

VA Program for Food, Shelter, Transportation, and Technology Assistance to Homeless Veterans

The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) is implementing Section 403 of the Senator Elizabeth Dole 21st Century Veterans Healthcare and Benefits Improvement Act to support homeless Veterans and those in the HUD-VASH program. - Government Buyer: - Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) - Veterans Health Administration (VHA) - National Center for Healthcare Advancement and Partnerships (HAP) - Products and Services Requested: - Food assistance: meals, groceries, meal delivery, grocery vouchers, ready-to-eat meals from restaurants/caterers - Shelter assistance: housing vouchers, rental and utility assistance (up to 10 months in 2 years), security/utility deposits, moving costs, essential furniture, cookware, small appliances, cleaning supplies, hotel/motel stays - Personal items: clothing (socks, underwear, pants, shirts, footwear, coats, gloves, hats), blankets, quilts, sleeping bags, tents, hygiene items - Transportation assistance: public transportation vouchers, rideshare services for medical, housing, employment, court, and emergency needs - Technology assistance: tablets, smartphones, disposable phones, other technology devices, and service plans - Unique/Notable Requirements: - All assistance is determined on a case-by-case basis by VA clinical staff - Assistance is time-limited and may not be provided after the program end date - No specific OEMs, vendors, part numbers, or purchase quantities are identified - Focus is on preventing homelessness and supporting stability for eligible Veterans

Description

The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) announces its implementation plan for section 403 of the Senator Elizabeth Dole 21st Century Veterans Healthcare and Benefits Improvement Act. This section authorizes VA to provide food, shelter, transportation, and other necessary items to homeless Veterans. Assistance is time-limited and provided based on case-by-case determinations of need by VA clinical staff. Covered Veterans include homeless Veterans and those participating in the HUD-VASH program. The notice details types of assistance, including food, shelter, personal items, transportation, and technology, and outlines the assessment process for determining necessity.

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