Statistics
FY 22-23
As a result of VIP services:
59 veterans transitioned to employment
66 assisted with homeless, eviction, or foreclosure prevention
15 Transitioned to education
26 assisted with prevention of utility shut off or turn back on
10 assisted with transportation needs
The Veterans Innovations Program (VIP), was created to provide assistance to veterans facing financial hardships who served on or after September 11, 2001.
Eligibility:
- Washington Resident.
- Served on or after September 11, 2001.
- Served under honorable conditions or are already eligible for federal Department of Veterans Affairs monetary benefits or who were separated with less than honorable characterizations of service due solely to sexual orientation, gender identity, or gender expression or actions or statements related to sexual orientation, gender identity, or gender expression, regardless of characterization of service;
- Is experiencing financial hardship where income is not sufficient to meet basic needs.
- Presents a discernable positive outcome.
- Request is within the grant funding capabilities.
- Submit complete application packet with required supporting documentation.
VIP Statutes
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43.60A.160 Veterans innovations program.
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43.60A.175 Receipt of gifts, grants, or endowments -- Rule-making authority.
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43.60A.185 Veterans innovations program account.