Veterans Of Foreign Wars

PURPOSE: ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT INITIATIVE, COMMUNITY PROJECT FUNDING/CONGRESSIONAL DIRECTED SPENDING AWARDS ARE AUTHORIZED UNDER THE CONSOLIDATED APPROPRIATIONS ACT, 2022 PUBLIC LAW 117-328 AND THE EXPLANATORY STATEMENT FOR DIVISION L OF THAT ACT. PROJECTS SELECTED FOR COMMUNITY PROJECT FUNDING/CONGRESSIONAL DIRECTED SPENDING ARE LISTED IN THE JOINT EXPLANATORY STATEMENT (JES) THAT ACCOMPANIES A SPECIFIC FISCAL YEAR’S APPROPRIATIONS ACT OR CONGRESSIONAL RECORD. THE JES LISTS PROJECT, RECIPIENT, STATE, AMOUNT AND CONGRESSIONAL SPONSOR.; ACTIVITIES TO BE PERFORMED: ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT INITIATIVE, COMMUNITY PROJECT FUNDING/CONGRESSIONALLY DIRECTED SPENDING AWARD PROJECTS INCLUDE A WIDE VARIETY OF ACTIVITIES THAT RESULT IN ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT OR COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT OUTCOMES. HUD WILL NOT KNOW THE FULL SCOPE OF THE PROJECT UNTIL THE RECIPIENT SUBMITS THE REQUIRED PROJECT NARRATIVE AND CONFIRMS ALIGNMENT WITH THE LANGUAGE AS PROVIDED IN THE CONGRESSIONAL RECORD. TO FIND THE DETAILS OF THE GRANT AWARD AS WRITTEN WITHIN THE CONGRESSIONAL RECORD USE THE FOLLOWING LINK AND PATH SELECTIONS TO GET TO THE DESCRIPTION OF THE ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT INITIATIVE, COMMUNITY PROJECT FUNDING GRANTS HTTPS://WWW.HUD.GOV/PROGRAM_OFFICES/COMM_PLANNING/EDI-GRANTS, SELECT THE FISCAL YEAR OF INTEREST, SCROLL DOWN TO PROGRAM LAWS AND REGULATIONS, UNDER FISCAL YEAR 20XX CONSOLIDATED APPROPRIATIONS ACT, 20XX: CONGRESSIONAL RECORD (JOINT EXPLANATORY STATEMENT).; EXPECTED OUTCOMES: COMPLETION OF THE PROJECT AS DESCRIBED IN THE JOINT EXPLANATORY STATEMENT (JES) PROJECT DESCRIPTION AND SUBSEQUENT APPROVED PROJECT NARRATIVE.; INTENDED BENEFICIARIES: THE PROJECT BENEFICIARIES ARE THE INDIVIDUALS AND/OR ORGANIZATIONS THAT ARE AWARDED GRANT FUNDS OR SERVED BY THE ENTITIES THAT ARE AWARDED GRANT FUNDS AS IDENTIFIED IN THE JES RECIPIENT OR PROJECT DESCRIPTION SECTIONS.; SUBRECIPIENT ACTIVITIES: THE SUBRECIPIENT ACTIVITIES ARE UNKNOWN AT THE TIME OF AWARD.

PURPOSE: ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT INITIATIVE, COMMUNITY PROJECT FUNDING/CONGRESSIONAL DIRECTED SPENDING AWARDS ARE AUTHORIZED UNDER THE CONSOLIDATED APPROPRIATIONS ACT, 2022 PUBLIC LAW 117-328 AND THE EXPLANATORY STATEMENT FOR DIVISION L OF THAT ACT. PROJECTS SELECTED FOR COMMUNITY PROJECT FUNDING/CONGRESSIONAL DIRECTED SPENDING ARE LISTED IN THE JOINT EXPLANATORY STATEMENT (JES) THAT ACCOMPANIES A SPECIFIC FISCAL YEAR’S APPROPRIATIONS ACT OR CONGRESSIONAL RECORD. THE JES LISTS PROJECT, RECIPIENT, STATE, AMOUNT AND CONGRESSIONAL SPONSOR.; ACTIVITIES TO BE PERFORMED: ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT INITIATIVE, COMMUNITY PROJECT FUNDING/CONGRESSIONALLY DIRECTED SPENDING AWARD PROJECTS INCLUDE A WIDE VARIETY OF ACTIVITIES THAT RESULT IN ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT OR COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT OUTCOMES. HUD WILL NOT KNOW THE FULL SCOPE OF THE PROJECT UNTIL THE RECIPIENT SUBMITS THE REQUIRED PROJECT NARRATIVE AND CONFIRMS ALIGNMENT WITH THE LANGUAGE AS PROVIDED IN THE CONGRESSIONAL RECORD. TO FIND THE DETAILS OF THE GRANT AWARD AS WRITTEN WITHIN THE CONGRESSIONAL RECORD USE THE FOLLOWING LINK AND PATH SELECTIONS TO GET TO THE DESCRIPTION OF THE ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT INITIATIVE, COMMUNITY PROJECT FUNDING GRANTS HTTPS://WWW.HUD.GOV/PROGRAM_OFFICES/COMM_PLANNING/EDI-GRANTS, SELECT THE FISCAL YEAR OF INTEREST, SCROLL DOWN TO PROGRAM LAWS AND REGULATIONS, UNDER FISCAL YEAR 20XX CONSOLIDATED APPROPRIATIONS ACT, 20XX: CONGRESSIONAL RECORD (JOINT EXPLANATORY STATEMENT).; EXPECTED OUTCOMES: COMPLETION OF THE PROJECT AS DESCRIBED IN THE JOINT EXPLANATORY STATEMENT (JES) PROJECT DESCRIPTION AND SUBSEQUENT APPROVED PROJECT NARRATIVE.; INTENDED BENEFICIARIES: THE PROJECT BENEFICIARIES ARE THE INDIVIDUALS AND/OR ORGANIZATIONS THAT ARE AWARDED GRANT FUNDS OR SERVED BY THE ENTITIES THAT ARE AWARDED GRANT FUNDS AS IDENTIFIED IN THE JES RECIPIENT OR PROJECT DESCRIPTION SECTIONS.; SUBRECIPIENT ACTIVITIES: THE SUBRECIPIENT ACTIVITIES ARE UNKNOWN AT THE TIME OF AWARD.

ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT INITIATIVE, COMMUNITY PROJECT FUNDING, AND MISCELLANEOUS GRANTS

THIS PROGRAM'S PURPOSE IS TO PROVIDE GRANTS TO ELIGIBLE RECIPIENTS TO ASSIST VETERANS IN HIGHLY RURAL AREAS THROUGH INNOVATIVE TRANSPORTATION SERVICES TO TRAVEL TO VA MEDICAL CENTERS, AND TO OTHER VA AND NON-VA FACILITIES TO ASSIST IN PROVIDING TRANSPORTATION SERVICES IN CONNECTION WITH THE PROVISION OF VA MEDICAL CARE.

MENTAL HEALTH SERVICES - THE VETERANS OF FOREIGN WARS (VFW) DEPARTMENT OF NEW JERSEY WILL IMPLEMENT A STATEWIDE MENTAL HEALTH INITIATIVE FOR MILITARY SERVICE MEMBERS, VETERANS, AND THEIR FAMILIES WHO FACE STIGMA, LIMITED ACCESS, RESTRICTIVE ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS, TRANSPORTATION BARRIERS, OR SOCIAL ISOLATION. THROUGH ITS NETWORK OF 198 POSTS AND MILITARY-INSTALLATION PARTNERSHIPS, VFW WILL REACH AT LEAST 1,000 SERVICE MEMBERS, VETERANS, AND FAMILY MEMBERS AND PROVIDE DIRECT SERVICES TO 100 PARTICIPANTS, PRIORITIZING LOWER-ENLISTED SERVICE MEMBERS, LOW-INCOME AND HOMELESS VETERANS, AND PEOPLE FACING EMPLOYMENT OR TRANSPORTATION BARRIERS. EIGHT CLINICIAN-LED, TRAUMA-INFORMED THERAPEUTIC RETREATS WILL PROVIDE PSYCHOEDUCATION, GROUP COUNSELING, PEER SUPPORT, AND EVIDENCE-BASED RECREATIONAL THERAPIES SUCH AS YOGA, HIKING, HORSEBACK RIDING, ART THERAPY, JOURNALING, PHYSICAL FITNESS, AND TEAM-BUILDING. PARTICIPANTS MAY ATTEND WITH A SPOUSE, ADULT FAMILY MEMBER, OR CAREGIVER TO STRENGTHEN SUPPORT SYSTEMS AND REINTEGRATION. A LICENSED SOCIAL WORKER WILL PROVIDE ASSESSMENTS, CARE COORDINATION, BENEFITS NAVIGATION, HOUSING ASSISTANCE, CRISIS INTERVENTION, FOLLOW-UP, AND REFERRALS TO BEHAVIORAL HEALTH AND COMMUNITY RESOURCES. AT LEAST 50% OF PARTICIPANTS ARE EXPECTED TO DEMONSTRATE IMPROVED MENTAL HEALTH AND QUALITY OF LIFE THROUGH SYMPTOM REDUCTION, TREATMENT ENGAGEMENT, AND IMPROVED WELL-BEING.

EDI SPECIAL PROJECTS

HIGHLY RURAL TRANSPORTATION

THIS PROGRAM'S PURPOSE IS TO PROVIDE GRANTS TO ELIGIBLE RECIPIENTS TO ASSIST VETERANS IN HIGHLY RURAL AREAS THROUGH INNOVATIVE TRANSPORTATION SERVICES TO TRAVEL TO VA MEDICAL CENTERS, AND TO OTHER VA AND NON-VA FACILITIES TO ASSIST IN PROVIDING TRANSPORTATION SERVICES IN CONNECTION WITH THE PROVISION OF VA MEDICAL CARE.

THIS PROGRAM'S PURPOSE IS TO PROVIDE GRANTS TO ELIGIBLE RECIPIENTS TO ASSIST VETERANS IN HIGHLY RURAL AREAS THROUGH INNOVATIVE TRANSPORTATION SERVICES TO TRAVEL TO VA MEDICAL CENTERS, AND TO OTHER VA AND NON-VA FACILITIES TO ASSIST IN PROVIDING TRANSPORTATION SERVICES IN CONNECTION WITH THE PROVISION OF VA MEDICAL CARE.

HIGHLY RURAL TRANSPORTATION

ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT INITIATIVE, COMMUNITY PROJECT FUNDING, AND MISCELLANEOUS GRANTS

THIS PROGRAM'S PURPOSE IS TO PROVIDE GRANTS TO ELIGIBLE RECIPIENTS TO ASSIST VETERANS IN HIGHLY RURAL AREAS THROUGH INNOVATIVE TRANSPORTATION SERVICES TO TRAVEL TO VA MEDICAL CENTERS, AND TO OTHER VA AND NON-VA FACILITIES TO ASSIST IN PROVIDING TRANSPORTATION SERVICES IN CONNECTION WITH THE PROVISION OF VA MEDICAL CARE.

THIS PROGRAM'S PURPOSE IS TO PROVIDE GRANTS TO ELIGIBLE RECIPIENTS TO ASSIST VETERANS IN HIGHLY RURAL AREAS THROUGH INNOVATIVE TRANSPORTATION SERVICES TO TRAVEL TO VA MEDICAL CENTERS, AND TO OTHER VA AND NON-VA FACILITIES TO ASSIST IN PROVIDING TRANSPORTATION SERVICES IN CONNECTION WITH THE PROVISION OF VA MEDICAL CARE.

THIS PROGRAM'S PURPOSE IS TO PROVIDE GRANTS TO ELIGIBLE RECIPIENTS TO ASSIST VETERANS IN HIGHLY RURAL AREAS THROUGH INNOVATIVE TRANSPORTATION SERVICES TO TRAVEL TO VA MEDICAL CENTERS, AND TO OTHER VA AND NON-VA FACILITIES TO ASSIST IN PROVIDING TRANSPORTATION SERVICES IN CONNECTION WITH THE PROVISION OF VA MEDICAL CARE.

THIS PROGRAM'S PURPOSE IS TO PROVIDE GRANTS TO ELIGIBLE RECIPIENTS TO ASSIST VETERANS IN HIGHLY RURAL AREAS THROUGH INNOVATIVE TRANSPORTATION SERVICES TO TRAVEL TO VA MEDICAL CENTERS, AND TO OTHER VA AND NON-VA FACILITIES TO ASSIST IN PROVIDING TRANSPORTATION SERVICES IN CONNECTION WITH THE PROVISION OF VA MEDICAL CARE.

THIS PROGRAM'S PURPOSE IS TO PROVIDE GRANTS TO ELIGIBLE RECIPIENTS TO ASSIST VETERANS IN HIGHLY RURAL AREAS THROUGH INNOVATIVE TRANSPORTATION SERVICES TO TRAVEL TO VA MEDICAL CENTERS, AND TO OTHER VA AND NON-VA FACILITIES TO ASSIST IN PROVIDING TRANSPORTATION SERVICES IN CONNECTION WITH THE PROVISION OF VA MEDICAL CARE.

THIS PROGRAM'S PURPOSE IS TO PROVIDE GRANTS TO ELIGIBLE RECIPIENTS TO ASSIST VETERANS IN HIGHLY RURAL AREAS THROUGH INNOVATIVE TRANSPORTATION SERVICES TO TRAVEL TO VA MEDICAL CENTERS, AND TO OTHER VA AND NON-VA FACILITIES TO ASSIST IN PROVIDING TRANSPORTATION SERVICES IN CONNECTION WITH THE PROVISION OF VA MEDICAL CARE.

THIS PROGRAM'S PURPOSE IS TO PROVIDE GRANTS TO ELIGIBLE RECIPIENTS TO ASSIST VETERANS IN HIGHLY RURAL AREAS THROUGH INNOVATIVE TRANSPORTATION SERVICES TO TRAVEL TO VA MEDICAL CENTERS, AND TO OTHER VA AND NON-VA FACILITIES TO ASSIST IN PROVIDING TRANSPORTATION SERVICES IN CONNECTION WITH THE PROVISION OF VA MEDICAL CARE.

HIGHLY RURAL TRANSPORTATION OF VETERANS

RESTORATION OF VFW/SKYLARK MAIN BUILDING AND ITS NEON ATTRIBUTES

THIS PROGRAM'S PURPOSE IS TO PROVIDE GRANTS TO ELIGIBLE RECIPIENTS TO ASSIST VETERANS IN HIGHLY RURAL AREAS THROUGH INNOVATIVE TRANSPORTATION SERVICES TO TRAVEL TO VA MEDICAL CENTERS, AND TO OTHER VA AND NON-VA FACILITIES TO ASSIST IN PROVIDING TRANSPORTATION SERVICES IN CONNECTION WITH THE PROVISION OF VA MEDICAL CARE.

THIS PROGRAM'S PURPOSE IS TO PROVIDE GRANTS TO ELIGIBLE RECIPIENTS TO ASSIST VETERANS IN HIGHLY RURAL AREAS THROUGH INNOVATIVE TRANSPORTATION SERVICES TO TRAVEL TO VA MEDICAL CENTERS, AND TO OTHER VA AND NON-VA FACILITIES TO ASSIST IN PROVIDING TRANSPORTATION SERVICES IN CONNECTION WITH THE PROVISION OF VA MEDICAL CARE.

THIS PROGRAM'S PURPOSE IS TO PROVIDE GRANTS TO ELIGIBLE RECIPIENTS TO ASSIST VETERANS IN HIGHLY RURAL AREAS THROUGH INNOVATIVE TRANSPORTATION SERVICES TO TRAVEL TO VA MEDICAL CENTERS, AND TO OTHER VA AND NON-VA FACILITIES TO ASSIST IN PROVIDING TRANSPORTATION SERVICES IN CONNECTION WITH THE PROVISION OF VA MEDICAL CARE.

THIS PROGRAM'S PURPOSE IS TO PROVIDE GRANTS TO ELIGIBLE RECIPIENTS TO ASSIST VETERANS IN HIGHLY RURAL AREAS THROUGH INNOVATIVE TRANSPORTATION SERVICES TO TRAVEL TO VA MEDICAL CENTERS, AND TO OTHER VA AND NON-VA FACILITIES TO ASSIST IN PROVIDING TRANSPORTATION SERVICES IN CONNECTION WITH THE PROVISION OF VA MEDICAL CARE.

THIS PROGRAM'S PURPOSE IS TO PROVIDE GRANTS TO ELIGIBLE RECIPIENTS TO ASSIST VETERANS IN HIGHLY RURAL AREAS THROUGH INNOVATIVE TRANSPORTATION SERVICES TO TRAVEL TO VA MEDICAL CENTERS, AND TO OTHER VA AND NON-VA FACILITIES TO ASSIST IN PROVIDING TRANSPORTATION SERVICES IN CONNECTION WITH THE PROVISION OF VA MEDICAL CARE.

THIS PROGRAM'S PURPOSE IS TO PROVIDE GRANTS TO ELIGIBLE RECIPIENTS TO ASSIST VETERANS IN HIGHLY RURAL AREAS THROUGH INNOVATIVE TRANSPORTATION SERVICES TO TRAVEL TO VA MEDICAL CENTERS, AND TO OTHER VA AND NON-VA FACILITIES TO ASSIST IN PROVIDING TRANSPORTATION SERVICES IN CONNECTION WITH THE PROVISION OF VA MEDICAL CARE.

THIS PROGRAM'S PURPOSE IS TO PROVIDE GRANTS TO ELIGIBLE RECIPIENTS TO ASSIST VETERANS IN HIGHLY RURAL AREAS THROUGH INNOVATIVE TRANSPORTATION SERVICES TO TRAVEL TO VA MEDICAL CENTERS, AND TO OTHER VA AND NON-VA FACILITIES TO ASSIST IN PROVIDING TRANSPORTATION SERVICES IN CONNECTION WITH THE PROVISION OF VA MEDICAL CARE.

HIGHLY RURAL TRANSPORTATION OF VETERANS

THIS PROGRAM'S PURPOSE IS TO PROVIDE GRANTS TO ELIGIBLE RECIPIENTS TO ASSIST VETERANS IN HIGHLY RURAL AREAS THROUGH INNOVATIVE TRANSPORTATION SERVICES TO TRAVEL TO VA MEDICAL CENTERS, AND TO OTHER VA AND NON-VA FACILITIES TO ASSIST IN PROVIDING TRANSPORTATION SERVICES IN CONNECTION WITH THE PROVISION OF VA MEDICAL CARE.

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ASSIST VETERANS EXPERIENCING HOMELESSNESS OBTAIN A BRIEF RESPITE BY PROVIDING THEM WITH FOOD, CLOTHING AND SUPPLIES THESE VETS FUNDED EVENTS INCLUDES OUTREACH ACTIVITIES TO ENGAGE PARTNERS AND EMPLOYERS STAND DOWN GRANTEES PARTNER WITH FEDERAL, STATE, TRIBAL, AND LOCAL ENTITIES LOCAL BUSINESSES AND VETERAN, COMMUNITY, SOCIAL, AND FAITH BASED ORGANIZATIONS TO HOLD EVENTS FOR HOMELESS VETERANS THE CRITICAL SERVICES PROVIDED AT A SD EVENT ARE OFTENTHE CATALYSTS THAT ENABLE HOMELESS VETERANS TO REENTER THE WORKFORCE CONNECT VETERANS EXPERIENCING HOMELESSNESS WITH SUPPLIES AND CONNECTIONS TO OTHER AGENCIES PROVIDING SERVICES TO THE POPULATION STAND DOWNS ARE TYPICALLY ONE TO THREE DAY EVENTS PROVIDING SUPPLIES AND SERVICES TO HOMELESS VETERANS, SUCH AS FOOD, SHELTER, CLOTHING, HEALTH SCREENINGS AND VA SOCIAL SECURITY BENEFITS COUNSELING VETERANS CAN ALSO RECEIVE REFERRALS TO OTHER ASSISTANCE SUCH AS HEALTH CARE, HOUSING SOLUTIONS, EMPLOYMENT, SUBSTANCE USE TREATMENT AND MENTAL HEALTH COUNSELING THEY ARE COLLABORATIVE EVENTS, COORDINATED BETWEEN LOCAL VA MEDICAL CENTERS, THE DEPARTMENT OF LABOR DOL , OTHER GOVERNMENT AGENCIES AND COMMUNITY BASED HOMELESS SERVICE PROVIDERS VETERANS EXPERIENCING HOMELESSNESS RECIPIENTS GENERALLY DON T SUB AWARD FUNDS

THIS PROGRAM'S PURPOSE IS TO PROVIDE GRANTS TO ELIGIBLE RECIPIENTS TO ASSIST VETERANS IN HIGHLY RURAL AREAS THROUGH INNOVATIVE TRANSPORTATION SERVICES TO TRAVEL TO VA MEDICAL CENTERS, AND TO OTHER VA AND NON-VA FACILITIES TO ASSIST IN PROVIDING TRANSPORTATION SERVICES IN CONNECTION WITH THE PROVISION OF VA MEDICAL CARE.

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HIGHLY RURAL TRANSPORTATION OF VETERANS