A total of 17 projects have secured grant funding to develop services aimed at tackling homelessness and improving housing across Scotland.

Up to £1.6 million in grant funding has been awarded under the Housing Voluntary Grant Scheme (HVGS), which supports third sector organisations to deliver housing related projects and services.

Announcing the funding, Housing Minister Kevin Stewart said: "Tackling and preventing homelessness and improving housing is of utmost importance as we work to make sure everyone in Scotland has a safe and warm place to call home.


"The third sector plays a vital role in supporting many of Scotland’s most vulnerable people, who can be faced with anxiety over their housing situation and the possible threat of homelessness. These projects will offer invaluable advice and support to help tackle those issues.

"We are clear in our commitment to tackling and ending homelessness and recognise that this requires more than just the provision of housing as every individual has their own unique needs and challenges."

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