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), administered by the U.S. Department of Labor’s Veterans’ Employment and Training Service (DOL/VETS), is a federal initiative aimed at assisting veterans experiencing or at risk of homelessness in achieving stable, long-term employment. HVRP incorporates three primary programs under its umbrella: the core Homeless Veterans' Reintegration Program, the Homeless Women Veterans and Homeless Veterans with Children Reintegration Grant Program (HWVHVWC), and the Incarcerated Veterans’ Transition Program (IVTP). This integrated grant opportunity reflects a national commitment to ensuring that all veterans, particularly those most vulnerable, are empowered to rebuild their lives through meaningful employment pathways. The primary objective of HVRP is to connect veterans to high-quality employment opportunities in in-demand occupations, providing a comprehensive suite of wraparound services including career planning, job training, and case management. The program uses a client-centered approach that includes outreach, intake, assessment, job-driven training, placement, and ongoing support to ensure retention. Recipients are expected to build strong partnerships with public, private, and nonprofit organizations including Continuums of Care (CoCs), American Job Centers (AJCs), the Department of Veterans Affairs, housing agencies, and training providers. Grant activities must align with Executive Order 14332, emphasizing equitable access and performance accountability in federal grantmaking. Funding under FOA-VETS-26-01 is available for up to $500,000 per year per award, with a total of $23 million expected to be distributed across approximately 61 awards. Grants may last up to three years, with a maximum total of $1.5 million per recipient over the full period of performance (July 1, 2026 – June 30, 2029). Annual continuation funding is contingent upon availability of appropriations, performance progress, and proper submission of required documentation. While cost sharing is not required, applicants are encouraged to leverage additional resources to support grant activities. Funds may be used for employment and training services, participant wages, support services like childcare and housing for eligible veterans, and incentives under specific conditions. Indirect costs are allowable with a valid NICRA or under the de minimis method, following 2 C.F.R. Part 200 guidelines. Eligible applicants include a broad range of public and private entities, such as state and local governments, tribal organizations, nonprofits (with or without 501(c)(3) status), institutions of higher education, public housing authorities, and for-profit businesses, including small businesses. Faith-based organizations are explicitly encouraged to apply. Applicants must maintain a physical location within 50 continuous driving miles of each county proposed in the Service Delivery Area (SDA) and adhere to strict eligibility rules to avoid disqualification for overlap with current grants or oversaturated service areas. Applications must demonstrate clear demand and a coherent plan for outreach and service delivery, particularly if proposing to serve counties with high saturation levels. To apply, applicants must submit a complete package through Grants.gov no later than **March 6, 2026, at 11:59 p.m. ET**. Required components include the SF-424 Application, SF-424A Budget Information Form, Budget Narrative, Project Narrative, and specific attachments such as the VETS-704 Form (Abstract and Planned Goals Chart) and Chart of Past Performance. Applications not submitted as a single, complete package may be disqualified. The Department will host webinars for prospective applicants on **January 27, 2026** and **February 25, 2026**, and materials including a Q&A document will be made available online afterward. Technical support for submission is available through Grants.gov. Applications will undergo a responsiveness review, merit scoring based on specific evaluation criteria (such as project design, budget justification, and performance goals), and a risk assessment that includes review of prior federal performance, audits, and financial systems. Awards will be announced on the DOL/VETS website and through direct notification to selected applicants. Awardees must comply with federal laws and regulations including data privacy and nondiscrimination, and they must track and report performance outcomes quarterly. Awardees are expected to begin delivering services immediately upon the start of the grant period.

Ensure SDA saturation is justified; Budget amounts must match across all documents; Avoid proposing duplicate SDAs with active grants.