Homeless Veterans Reintegration Program (HVRP), Incarcerated Veterans Transition Program (IVTP), and the Homeless Women Veterans' and Homeless Veterans' with Children Reintegration Grant Program (HWVHVWC) (referred to collectively as HVRP)

The Homeless Veterans’ Reintegration Program (HVRP), as administered by the U.S. Department of Labor's Veterans’ Employment and Training Service (VETS), offers targeted support to help veterans experiencing or at risk of homelessness achieve stable employment and economic security. This funding opportunity—FOA-VETS-26-01—includes three subprograms: the core HVRP, the Incarcerated Veterans’ Transition Program (IVTP), and the Homeless Women Veterans and Homeless Veterans with Children Reintegration Program (HWVHVWC). Collectively referred to as HVRP, the programs align with the federal goals articulated in Executive Orders prioritizing workforce readiness, and specifically support veterans facing compounded barriers by facilitating their transition into high-demand, high-wage occupations through job-driven training and integrated case management. The HVRP model is grounded in individualized case management, which allows grantees to tailor services to each veteran's unique needs. Required program elements include intake, assessment, individualized planning, job-driven training, job placement, and employment retention support. Participants are connected to local community services through formal partnerships with organizations such as American Job Centers, Continuums of Care, and nonprofit housing providers. Subgrants or service contracts are permitted as long as they support core project objectives and adhere to federal procurement standards. Award recipients are expected to maintain a physical presence within 50 miles of each county in the designated Service Delivery Area (SDA), ensuring accessible, in-person support. Applications must clearly identify which of the three categories the proposal falls under: Category 1 (HVRP), Category 2 (HWVHVWC), or Category 3 (IVTP). Each category targets a specific subset of the veteran population. Applicants may only serve the target population specified for their selected category, and must include robust outreach and service plans tailored to their focus area. Programs must also demonstrate strategies for engaging employers, delivering job-driven training, and leveraging partnerships for housing, transportation, and childcare support. Performance is monitored using detailed metrics, including placement rates and cost per placement, and applicants must submit a Planned Goals Chart that sets specific benchmarks for the entire three-year performance period. Funding for this FOA is expected to total $23 million, with individual annual awards ranging from $150,000 to $500,000 and a project period of up to 36 months (July 1, 2026, to June 30, 2029). No cost sharing or matching funds are required, although applicants are encouraged to document leveraged resources. Up to 63 awards may be issued under this announcement, with at least one each for Category 2 and Category 3 if qualifying proposals are received. The grant will be disbursed in annual increments contingent on Congressional appropriations, performance benchmarks, and continued eligibility. Salary caps apply, and HVRP funds cannot be used for construction or for paying salaries exceeding the Executive Level II cap. To apply, applicants must submit all required components electronically via Grants.gov by March 6, 2026, at 11:59 p.m. Eastern Time. Applications must include a signed SF-424, a project budget (SF-424A with narrative), a detailed project narrative of no more than 25 pages, and required attachments such as the VETS-704 Abstract and Planned Goals Chart. No extensions or exceptions will be granted for late submissions. All applicants must have active registrations in the System for Award Management (SAM.gov) and be assigned a Unique Entity Identifier (UEI). Attendance at the prospective applicant webinars scheduled for January 27 and February 25, 2026, is optional but strongly encouraged. Final awards are expected to be announced in June 2026. Selected applicants will be contacted directly and posted on the DOL/VETS homepage. Organizations that are not selected will receive notification and may request a written debriefing. The grant period will begin on July 1, 2026. The program is recurring, and based on historical trends, new FOAs are anticipated in future years, with similar cycles expected annually. Applications are evaluated based on responsiveness, technical merit, budget realism, alignment with program goals, and capacity to deliver results. Technical assistance resources are available through the National Veterans’ Technical Assistance Center, including sample budget templates and guidance documents.

Ensure budget numbers match across SF-424, SF-424A, and narrative; Use StatsAmerica to verify service area radius; Demonstrate strong employer and partner linkages with letters of support.