Auxiliary Grant Program (Virginia)

Auxiliary Grant Program (Virginia) is sponsored by Virginia Department for Aging and Rehabilitative Services (DARS). Auxiliary Grants are a monetary supplement for low-income Virginians to help them pay for housing in approved places and meet their standard of living. This includes individuals who are blind.

The Aux Grant helps low-income individuals who are over 65 or have a disability, and are assessed at a specific level of care pay for housing. Auxiliary Grants are a monetary supplement for low-income Virginians to help them pay for housing in approved places and meet their standard of living.

Social Security Income recipients and/or certain adults who are 65+, blind, or disabled Those who live in a qualified assisted living facility, adult foster home, or supportive housing that accepts Auxiliary Grants Apply for Social Security Income Apply for Social Security Income (SSI) through the Social Security Administration. Check the box for an adult.

Apply for Social Security Income Make an appointment for assessment Request a functional assessment for placement through your local department of social services or your case manager at the community services board.

Contact Your Local Department of Social Services Fill out the Auxiliary Grants benefits application and submit it to your local department of social services in the city or county you lived before entering an assisted living facility. Spanish Language Application Download Application Form [English] Local social services departments have 45 days to process Auxiliary Grant applications.

During the waiting period we recommend researching your housing options. What information do I need to provide with my application? A complete checklist will be given to you by your local department of social services during the application process.

You will need to provide your: List of personal assets (cars, property, land, etc.) What are the income eligibility requirements? Auxiliary Grants are for individuals with limited resources. That’s defined as: Monthly income less than the approved Auxiliary Grant rate plus the personal needs allowance.

Sample monthly payment . Having assets less than $2,000 for one person or $3,000 for a couple How long does it take to be approved for an Auxiliary Grant? Your local department of social services has 45 days to process your application.

If you enter a facility prior to approval, you are responsible for paying any costs until your Auxiliary Grant application is approved. Should I wait until my application is approved to find a facility? No, space is limited, and you should begin looking for housing facilities that accept Auxiliary Grant payments while you wait on your application to be processed.

You can find an up-to-date list of assisted living facilities here . Can I choose any assisted living facility? No, not all assisted living facilities accept Auxiliary Grant payments.

You can see a list of approved facilities here . You should contact the facility you’re interested in directly to verify that they accept Auxiliary Grant payments. What do Auxiliary Grants cover?

The supplemental income is for room and board at a qualified assisted living facility, which includes a furnished room, meals and snacks, clean linens, and housekeeping as needed. The funds also cover: Assistance with personal hygiene (bathing, dressing, grooming, oral care, etc.) Medication administration as required by licensing regulations, including insulin injections.

Provided personal toiletries Obtaining and caring for personal items Care of personal funds if allowed by both the individual and the facility Arranging medical care as needed Arranging social and recreational activities General supervision for safety What are the Virginia residency requirements for eligibility?

Before an individual can receive assistance from the Auxiliary Grant Program, the applicant must have lived in Virginia voluntarily for at least 90 days. Residency exception: Individuals who have moved to Virginia to join a close relative who has lived in Virginia for at least 90 days do not have to meet the 90-day residency requirement. A close relative is a parent, grandparent, grandchild, brother, sister, spouse, or child.

Verification is required. What is Supportive Housing? The Auxiliary Grant in Supportive Housing Program connects a small subset of Auxiliary Grant recipients with approved rental housing in the community.

During residency, participants have access to supportive services, including case managers and housing specialists to help address their needs, maintain housing, manage a budget, and meet personal goals. Supportive Housing is an option for Auxiliary Grant recipients who: Meet a minimum of the residential level of care at the time of the initial assessment or annual re-assessment.

Are interested in supportive housing, and Have a serious mental illness as defined by the state NOTE: You are not eligible if you need ongoing, onsite, 24-hour supervision and care or have certain medical conditions that require intensive medical care, such as a feeding tube or ventilator. Your local department of social services can help you understand if you are eligible for this program.

Additional Supportive Housing Resources: SH Fact Sheet Blue Ridge Behavioral Healthcare SH Fact Sheet for Mt. Rogers CSB SH Fact Sheet for Piedmont CSB SH Fact Sheet for New River Valley Community Services SH Fact Sheet for Southside CSB SH Fact Sheet for Highlands CSB This program is managed by the Division for Community Living .