Homeless to Housing (H2H) is a program designed to assist veterans who are transitioning from homelessness to permanent housing. The Disabled Veterans National Foundation (DVNF) offers financial aid of up to $2,000 (not guaranteed) to disabled and at-risk veterans. This assistance is intended to help cover initial housing costs or to provide furniture and essential household items, which are purchased by the organization.

Yes, you do not need to be a disabled veteran to receive housing assistance. All veterans and their families are eligible to apply.

No, to be considered for this grant, you must be residing in a shelter, couchhopping, at risk of homelessness, in an unsafe living situation (e.g., domestic violence), or experiencing homelessness at the street level. If you are transitioning from one stable residence to another, you are not eligible for this grant.

You may apply as often as needed; however, you can only be approved for assistance once per fiscal year, which runs October-September.

Applications are available exclusively online through our grant interface. You can access the application form here. We do not accept any mail-in or emailed applications.

Yes, a valid email address is required to make a grant account. Since we are a national organization, email is also our primary method of communication

You will need digital or physical access to the following documents: i. DD-214 or Veteran ID ii. Proof of income (e.g., welfare, SNAP, VA benefits, etc.) iii. Disability letter (if applicable) iv. Case worker recommendation letter (optional)

No; dishonorable discharges, including bad conduct discharges, disqualify individuals from applying.

We understand that accessing and navigating online applications can be challenging for some individuals. As a nationwide organization, we experience high volumes of applicants at certain times. Before reaching out for assistance, we encourage you to explore alternatives, such as seeking support from family members, case workers, home aides, or utilizing public library resources. This will help ensure that we can dedicate more time to applicants who may require more personalized assistance.

After approval, you will receive an email from our grant system informing you that a “Delivery Information Follow-Up" form has been assigned to your active VFAP request. You will be asked to log into your grant account and complete the form, which will confirm your delivery address and preferred days and times for grocery delivery within three weeks of your approval.

If you are approved for furniture assistance, you will be required to complete a “List of Items” follow-up form. Here, we ask detailed questions about your furniture needs, including color, size, quantity, and more. You will also have the option to list any additional items not covered in the application. The items we provide depend on our budget and item availability, but we strive to meet your needs to the best of our ability.

On average, it takes 1-2 weeks to evaluate and process your application. Once approved, the timeline for receiving assistance may vary. Please note that this timeline may be affected by factors such as staff availability, holidays, and office closures. i. For Financial Assistance: Payments are processed through two payment cycles each month, around the 15th and 30th. If your payment is delayed beyond the expected date, a Promissory Note of Payment will be issued to the vendor, confirming our organization's responsibility and requesting that no penalties be applied to the applicant. ii. For Furniture Assistance: Once the List of Items form is completed, DVNF staff will purchase the requested items, which should arrive within 7-10 business days.

Unfortunately, we are unable to offer emergency housing assistance. If you are in urgent need, we recommend reaching out to the National Call Center for Homeless Veterans at 1-877-4AID-VET for immediate support or visit the VA Homeless Programs website at www.va.gov/homeless.

Currently, we are unable to provide both financial and goods assistance simultaneously. We recommend selecting the type of assistance that best addresses your most immediate need.

No, to be eligible for furniture assistance, you must either have moved into the residence within the past 30 days or be planning to move in within the next 30 days.

Furniture is only purchased once the veteran officially moves into the residence. If this move-in occurs 2+ weeks after the initial application approval, your application approval will be rescinded, and you will be encouraged to re-apply once you have moved in. This is to ensure all furniture and household goods are successfully delivered to your home.

The recommendation letter should outline the veteran’s current need for assistance and describe any steps they have taken toward achieving financial stability and housing security. The letter should also affirm that the veteran requires support to meet their basic needs.

DVNF does not provide gift cards at the request of the applicant because they would prefer that over a furniture delivery. We strive to fulfill your needs in the most efficient and effective way possible by delivering the items you request. If you have specific preferences or concerns, please let us know, and we will do our best to accommodate them.

Yes, we offer two additional one-time grant assistance programs. For Veterans experiencing temporary financial hardship may receive up to $1,000 (not guaranteed) from DVNF to help pay for rent or mortgage, water, gas, electricity, auto payments, and more. Please note you cannot be approved for GPS and H2H within the same fiscal year. For Veterans and their families seeking essential food support, DVNF provides free groceries ensuring no Veteran goes hungry. Once approved, the DVNF program team will handle the shopping and delivery for you. These applications can be found and completed on the same grant site previously mentioned.

Typically, an error message shows when an application cannot be submitted. This error message typically illustrates that a required question remains unanswered, or a document remains incomplete. Ensure all required fields are filled out and that all necessary documents have been uploaded before attempting to submit again.

Sometimes, we close the application before the end of the month if there is an extremely high volume of applicants. But do not worry, our applications typically re-open again on the first of next month. You will be able to submit that application come the first day of the following month.

If you have additional questions or need further assistance, please feel free to contact us at [email protected]