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Community-Based Resource Coordination for Virginians is a grant program from the Virginia Department for Aging and Rehabilitative Services (DARS) that funds organizations providing community-based support to low-income Virginians who are over 65 or have a disability.
The program is connected to the Auxiliary Grant system, which provides monetary supplements to help eligible individuals pay for housing in approved assisted living facilities, adult foster homes, or supportive housing.
Eligible individuals include Social Security Income recipients and adults who are 65 or older, blind, or disabled, with monthly income below the approved Auxiliary Grant rate and assets under $2,000 for individuals or $3,000 for couples. Applications are processed through local departments of social services within 45 days. The application deadline is April 21, 2026.
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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 .
Based on current listing details, eligibility includes: Organizations eligible to provide community-based resource coordination services in Virginia Applicants should confirm final requirements in the official notice before submission.
Current published award information indicates See official notice Always verify allowable costs, matching requirements, and funding caps directly in the sponsor documentation.
The current target date is April 21, 2026. Build your timeline backwards from this date to cover registrations, approvals, attachments, and final submission checks.
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Virginia Lifespan Respite Voucher Program is a grant-funded program from the Virginia Department for Aging and Rehabilitative Services (DARS), supported by ACL grant #90LRLI0041, that provides annual reimbursements to family caregivers for temporary respite care expenses. Eligible applicants must be Virginia residents serving as primary caregivers for a person with a documented disability or medical condition who lives with the caregiver at least part-time; kinship caregivers raising minor relatives are also eligible through the Kinship Caregiver Expansion. Approved households can receive up to per year for respite care costs, excluding rent, food, cleaning, or medical supplies. Funds are available through June 30, 2026 or until exhausted. Applicants must submit proof of disability or medical condition, such as a physician diagnosis, SSDI/SSI letter, or hospice enrollment documentation.
Virginia Commonwealth Neurotrauma Initiative Trust Fund Grant is administered by the Commonwealth Neurotrauma Initiative (CNI) Advisory Board through the Virginia Department for Aging and Rehabilitative Services. This program funds research and community-based rehabilitation initiatives addressing neurotrauma in Virginia. Eligibility is limited to Virginia-based organizations, institutions, and researchers. Applications must be submitted electronically through the eVA procurement system; paper, faxed, or emailed submissions are not accepted. Applicants must register in eVA prior to applying and submit one signed PDF proposal plus a redacted copy. Award amounts vary and are announced through periodic Requests for Applications (RFA).