NOTE: This weekly update is targeted towards the SSVF Grantees and shared with valuable partners for awareness.      

 

NEW: GPD/SSVF Referral Packet Version 2 

UPDATED: SSVF Homelessness Prevention Screener 

SAVE THE DATE: SSVF Program Office Repository Updates & 2021 Year in Review - January 20, 2022 

REMINDER: SSVF Monthly Repository Upload Notice  

REMINDER: SSVF Notice of Funding Opportunity for FY2023 Published   

REMINDER: SmartSimple Grants Management System: Adding Contacts to Grant Awards Pre-recorded Webinar  

RESOURCE: Refer to SSVF Website for Weekly Program Updates     

RESOURCE: SSVF Webinar You Tube Page       

 

 

NEW: GPD/SSVF Referral Packet Version 2 

Beginning January 2022, GPD Grantees may refer to SSVF using “the packet” for one-time financial assistance (TFA) (typically security deposit).  GPD Staff may refer to SSVF when seeking one-time TFA for literally homeless Veteran households who would remain homeless “but for” SSVF assistance.  The packet may not be used for supportive services that would require ongoing case management, and these cases must continue to be referred to SSVF for intake. If it is determined that there is no need for ongoing financial assistance, and a GPD Case Management Grantee is in the community, the Veteran should be referred to this Grantee for services.   Please refer to the packet for additional instructions and information or reach out to your Regional Coordinator with questions.  The packet is attached to this Program Update and available on both the SSVF and GPD websites.   

 

 

UPDATED: SSVF Homelessness Prevention Screener  

The SSVF Program Office has made an update to the new Homelessness Prevention Screening Form published October 2021.  Grantees should note changes to Stage 2, Number 3 which now matches language in the current HUD Data Standards. The new version of the Screener is attached to this Program Update, available on the SSVF website and may be assessed here: https://www.va.gov/HOMELESS/ssvf/docs/SSVF_HP_Screener.pdf  

 

 

SAVE THE DATE: SSVF Program Office Repository Updates & 2021 Year in Review- January 20, 2022 

The SSVF Program Office in collaboration with Technical Assistance Providers will outline upcoming repository changes and data quality feedback.  Details about what Grantees can expect regarding uploads and quality reviews of temporary financial assistance will also be provided. Additionally, Program Office staff will reflect on the work of SSVF Grantees in the last year.  This will include information about SSVF housing outcomes as well as work being done across VA Homeless Programs.   

 

 

REMINDER: SSVF Monthly Repository Upload Notice  

Beginning in March 2022, the SSVF Monthly Upload process will include data quality checks regarding accurate and timely reporting of Temporary Financial Assistance (TFA) provided to Veteran households. These checks will include additional email notifications to grantees whose uploads contain TFA amounts per household that are either too high or too low. To assist with this effort, upload periods will be adjusted as follows:  

 

Month	First Upload Due Date	Final Upload Due Date
March	Wednesday, March 2	Monday, March 7
April	Monday, April 4	Thursday, April 7
May	Tuesday, May 3	Saturday, May 7
June	Thursday, June 2	Tuesday, June 7
July	Tuesday, July 5	Thursday, July 7
August	Tuesday, August 2	Sunday, August 7
September	Friday, September 2	Wednesday, September 7
October	Monday, October 3	Friday, October 7

 

Please make sure these dates are marked on your calendars, and that data entry staff are aware of the extra scrutiny TFA data will receive in the coming calendar year. Data upload technical assistance staff will be on hand on the National webinar on January 13^th, 2022 to answer any questions about this effort and to provide more information regarding the data quality checks.  

  

 

REMINDER: SSVF Notice of Funding Opportunity for FY2023 Published   

The SSVF Program Office and VA are pleased to announce the Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) published in the Federal Register.  This NOFO for supportive services grants provides funding opportunities to new and existing grants.  This NOFO is competitive, and applicants are urged to closely review the NOFO and associated training available on the SSVF website: Homeless Veterans | Core Concepts (va.gov)    

   

Applicants are required to apply online via SSVF's grants management system, SmartSimple.  VA will use the application scoring criteria as described in 38 CFR 62.21, 62.22, and 62.24 and 62.25 for renewal applicants.  Awards are for services to begin October 1, 2023.    

   

Those SSVF programs with multi-year awards (Priority 1) that are not required to submit a renewal application this year, must submit a Letter of Intent (LOI) indicating the agency’s desire to continue program operations in FY 2023.     

   

NOTE: An email was sent on November 23, 2021, to SmartSimple account owners for those multi-year Grantees who will need to complete the LOI process.   All grants are eligible to be renewed subject to the availability of funding.     

   

Applications are due no later than February 7, 2022 at 4 pm EST.  Please contact ssvf@va.gov if you have questions or concerns.   

  

  

REMINDER: SmartSimple Grants Management System: Adding Contacts to Grant Awards Pre-recorded Webinar   

A pre-recorded webinar titled: “SmartSimple Grants Management System: Adding Contacts to Grant Awards” explains how to add contacts to your current grant awards. This will enable the relevant staff to view the award in the system and also receive notifications from the Program Office. The link to access the webinar is found here: https://youtu.be/oeCt3TuABgY   

  

  

RESOURCE: Refer to SSVF Website for Weekly Program Updates     

The Program Update is a weekly update that is targeted towards the SSVF Grantees and shared with valuable partners for awareness. It is our expectation that SSVF Program Managers and Organizational Leaders will share/forward this important update to all relevant Staff. In the event you may have missed receiving the Program Update, please be advised that all SSVF Program Updates are located on the SSVF website and may be found using the following link: https://www.va.gov/homeless/ssvf/?page=/ssvf_university/ssvf_programupdates_library      

  

 

RESOURCE: SSVF Webinar You Tube Page       

The SSVF Webinar You Tube Page is updated and contains past webinar play lists.  This link https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC-8_WCqFkCnDV89sjPQ6Gnw/playlists will allow Grantees, staff, and Veterans to see all videos after the webinars. 

 

 

With Regards,

SSVF Program Office

 

Website: www.va.gov/homeless/ssvf

 

National Call Center for Homeless Veterans: 1-877-424-3838

Veterans Crisis Hotline: 1-800-273-8255

 

 

 

With Regards,

SSVF Program Office

 

Website: www.va.gov/homeless/ssvf

 

National Call Center for Homeless Veterans: 1-877-424-3838

Veterans Crisis Hotline: 1-800-273-8255