Reducing Veteran Homelessness Programme reopens for applications
The Reducing Veteran Homelessness Programme reopens for applications today, in a bid to deliver further sustainable, supported housing options for veterans in need.
Once again, we will deliver this important programme on behalf of the Office of Veterans’ Affairs (OVA) in support of the government’s ambition to end veteran homelessness and ensure veterans have access to the support they need, including housing.
Current findings from the RVH programme
We commissioned Alma Economics to consult with key stakeholders in the housing sector, including those awarded funds in the first round. Key recommendations from this consultation include:
- A need for increased support for veterans with acute, complex or multiple support needs.
- Promoting a needs-based approach to support provision.
- Addressing bottlenecks across the lifecycle of support provision.
- A focus on partnership working.
Both the RVH interim programme evaluation report and the summary of consultation findings are available to read on our website.
Further funding available
Under this new round of the RVH programme, charities, local authorities and registered social housing providers can apply for up to £300,000 towards a project delivered for up to nine months.
There is also an opportunity for organisations to apply for an enhanced award of up to a further £200,000 where that work will fill a significant level of unmet need.
What are we looking to fund through this new round?
Projects should improve the capacity of services in supported housing to better help veterans with a range of different needs. We’ll need you to tell us about the number of veterans you will seek to help and what wraparound support services you will offer. Are the veterans you want to support presenting with complex needs or medium-to-low support needs? How will you work with local authorities and local outreach services to identify veterans most in need?
All of this and more is mapped out in our guidance document, which we highly recommend you read before making an application for funding.
Op Fortitude
We’ll expect funded projects to work with Op Fortitude, a UK wide referral pathway supporting homeless veterans or veterans at risk of homelessness, into housing. You’ll need to think about how you will accommodate referrals, especially in times of high demand.
Find out more
Want to know more about applying to the RVH programme? Check out our dedicated programme page where you’ll find our useful programme guidance document and full details on timescales, eligibility and the priorities of the programme.
Application deadline is noon, 31 March 2025.