VA Awards $38,283,041 in Grants to Fight Veteran Homelessness in Oregon

The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs has awarded more than $38.2 million to 22 community organizations working to help veterans who are homeless or at risk of losing their housing in Oregon.

None of the recipients or projects on the VA’s published award lists is specifically identified as being based in Douglas County or Roseburg. The supportive-services list identifies recipients by state, however, and does not specify every county they will serve.

The $38,283,041 in grants will support services during fiscal year 2027, including homelessness prevention, temporary housing, supportive services, and assistance finding permanent housing.

The Oregon funding is part of a record $1.17 billion awarded to 680 organizations nationwide. The VA said the grants follow its efforts to house 51,936 veterans experiencing homelessness during fiscal year 2025, the highest annual number in seven years.

“VA medical centers across Oregon remain committed to ensuring Veterans have access to safe, stable housing and the supportive services they need to thrive,” said Christina Cellura, director of VA Southern Oregon Rehabilitation & Clinics. “These grants strengthen our partnerships with community organizations and help us reach Veterans where they are, providing resources that make a meaningful difference in their lives.”

Part of the funding will be distributed through the VA’s Supportive Services for Veteran Families program. The program helps prevent veterans and their families from losing their homes, assists them in finding more suitable housing, and rapidly rehouses those experiencing homelessness.

Additional funding will be distributed through the VA’s Grant and Per Diem program. That program supports transitional housing, service centers, and transition-in-place housing, which allows veterans to remain in their housing while receiving assistance intended to help them achieve long-term stability.

The program also provides specialized housing for women veterans and veterans who are chronically mentally ill, frail, or elderly.

A complete list of fiscal year 2027 grant recipients is available through the VA.

Veterans experiencing homelessness or at risk of becoming homeless can call the National Call Center for Homeless Veterans at 877-424-3838. Information about housing assistance and other services is also available through the VA Homeless Programs website.