Arizona is directing $750,000 in new funding to expand housing and support services for veterans experiencing homelessness, Governor Katie Hobbs and the Arizona Department of Veterans’ Services announced this week. The funding comes through the Homes for Heroes grant program, part of the governor’s $2 million initiative aimed at increasing transitional housing, reducing barriers to care and improving access to same-day services.
Four organizations across the state were selected for projects that increase housing capacity and provide rapid support for veterans in crisis:
Axiom Community of Recovery – $200,000
Will add 30 transitional housing beds with same-day placement and detox services to stabilize veterans quickly.Scottsdale Recovery Center – $150,000
Will serve up to 39 veterans with dedicated beds, same-day detox, pet boarding and targeted outreach to justice-involved veterans.U.S.VETS – Prescott – $200,000
Will support housing plans for 100 veterans using expanded transitional housing at the Fort Whipple campus opening in early 2026.Esperanza en Escalante – $200,000
Will assist 32 veterans with same-day emergency housing, detox services, pet boarding and individualized housing plans.
State officials say the selected projects are designed to increase capacity statewide and ensure veterans can receive immediate help without long waits. The initiative prioritizes both crisis stabilization and long-term housing pathways.
Beyond the grant awards, the broader Homes for Heroes plan dedicates an additional $750,000 to veterans treatment courts, which support individuals facing mental health challenges, substance use disorders and other conditions linked to military service. Another $500,000 will support statewide coordination efforts aimed at reducing veteran homelessness.
More information about Homes for Heroes and related programs is available on the Arizona Department of Veterans’ Services website.
