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

May 12, 2023 

Happy Mother’s Day! 

 

NEW: SSVF Grantee Equity Report Invite - Shinyapps

NEW: SSVF Program Change Request Available   

NEW: Join us for a Veteran-focused SOARing Over Lunch June 29 at 1:00pm EST 

RESOURCE: Aging Veterans

 

NEW: SSVF Grantee Equity Report Invite - Shinyapps

Following the National Webinar held May 11, 2023, SSVF grantees will begin receiving links to access their individualized equity report.  As mentioned in the webinar, these links will be sent to those currently registered for the SSVF Repository system.  Should you need to update or add to contacts with the repository, please contact ssvfhmis@abtassoc.com.

Note: This invite will originate from an organization named Shinyapps which may drop into your Junk/SPAM folders.  

 

NEW: SSVF Program Change Request Available May 1, 2023-June 1, 2023 

This SSVF Program Change request is being published by the SSVF Program Office from May 1- June 1, 2023.  This will allow grantees to align their FY23 approved budgets to the program concept and changes made while operating under their approved and condensed FY22 and ARP budget cycles. In addition, grantees may request anticipated changes for operating year FY24 (if awarded), as you may be using FY23 funds for part of the first quarter of FY24. 

All requests for program changes must be submitted to the SSVF Program Office by the Grantee via the UDPAAS grants management system. The Program Change request can be found in the Grant management system (UDPaaS) under the Request Activity Tab of your FY23 grant award. Grantees complete a standardized form for the request and supportive documentation (if required). This Companion Guide provides an overview of this process and submission deadlines, defines the various types of program changes, and provides instructions for completing the online form. The guide can also be found on the SSVF Website under the Grant Management section.    

NOTE: Grantees who submitted interim program change requests must now submit those requests within the UDPaaS system to include the approval emails.

All submissions must be entered by June 1, 2023.  

 

NEW: Join a Veteran-focused SOARing Over Lunch June 29 at 1:00pm EST 

Join the SAMHSA SOAR TA Center Project Director, Kristin Lupfer, and Senior SOAR Advisor, Jen Elder, on June 29, 2023, from 1:00-2:00pm ET to discuss implementing SOAR with Veterans. Bring your questions about assisting with Social Security disability applications, SSA work incentive programs, dual eligibility for VA and SSA disability benefits, and more! This event is an informal conversation to help you with answers to your questions and identify solutions for application barriers.  

· Add to your calendar 

· Join via Zoom on June 29 at 1:00pm ET 

RESOURCE: Aging Veterans

The SSVF Program Office recognizes the continued and increased engagement with aging Veterans.  Grantees will find links below to resources they may find beneficial to serving Veterans and their families as they age.  Additionally, there are 2 resource documents attached with additional resources and housing tips for the Veteran families you serve.  

Eldercare locator: https://eldercare.acl.gov/Public/Index.aspx

ACL Support to Caregivers: https://acl.gov/programs/support-caregivers

National Association of Area Agencies on Aging: https://www.n4a.org/