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), including the Incarcerated Veterans’ Transition Program (IVTP) and the Homeless Women Veterans and Homeless Veterans with Children Reintegration Program (HWVHVWC), is a competitive federal grant initiative administered by the U.S. Department of Labor’s Veterans’ Employment and Training Service (DOL/VETS). Authorized under Title 38 U.S.C. Sections 2021, 2021A, and 2023, this funding opportunity aligns with federal efforts to provide comprehensive employment services to veterans who are homeless or at risk of homelessness, as well as those transitioning from incarceration. It is deeply rooted in broader national strategies to connect underserved veteran populations with the workforce of the future, reflecting guidance from recent Presidential Executive Orders on grantmaking and workforce development. The purpose of the program is to support eligible veterans in achieving stable, high-quality employment through job training, case management, and connections to essential supportive services such as housing, healthcare, and childcare. The initiative emphasizes a client-centered case management approach that builds individualized employment plans. HVRP grantees are expected to establish strong linkages with public, private, and nonprofit service providers, including HUD Continuums of Care (CoCs), American Job Centers (AJCs), and employer partners. The aim is to help veterans overcome employment barriers and access in-demand career opportunities, including placements into Registered Apprenticeships and high-growth industries such as construction, electrical, manufacturing, and cybersecurity. This FOA offers three grant categories: Category 1 (HVRP), Category 2 (HWVHVWC), and Category 3 (IVTP). Each category targets a specific population: general homeless or at-risk veterans, homeless women veterans and veterans with children, and veterans transitioning from incarceration, respectively. Applicants must select and identify the appropriate category within their submission. The program requires grantees to have a physical presence within 50 continuous driving miles of each county in their proposed Service Delivery Area (SDA), verified using the StatsAmerica Big Radius Tool. Proposed projects must align with the saturation levels of services in each CoC, and special rules apply to current grantees proposing overlapping SDAs. The application process must be completed via Grants.gov, with all components—including SF-424 forms, Budget Narrative, Abstract (Attachment A), Past Performance (Attachment C), and other documents—submitted in a single package by March 6, 2026, 11:59 p.m. ET. Required elements include detailed staffing strategies, performance goals (via the Planned Goals Chart), and alignment with cost principles outlined in 2 CFR Part 200. Applicants are evaluated on multiple factors, including past performance, project design, anticipated outcomes, budget alignment, and organizational capacity. While cost sharing is not required, leveraging additional resources is encouraged and should be documented. Each grant will fund $150,000–$500,000 annually for up to three years, with a maximum total award of $1.5 million. Final award sizes are contingent on federal appropriations and annual performance. A total of $23 million is expected to be available for approximately 63 awards. DOL/VETS will host informational webinars and provide Q&A resources, and application materials include sample templates and detailed guidance. Awards are expected to begin July 1, 2026, and run through June 30, 2029. This grant opportunity is not subject to cost share requirements, and indirect costs must be clearly justified either through a NICRA or de minimis calculation. HVRP is a recurring grant with annual cycles, and the next cycle is anticipated in March 2027. Applicants should note that organizations whose federal grant was terminated prior to the period of performance end date are ineligible to apply for three years unless such termination was due to uncontrollable circumstances. For technical questions or assistance, applicants may contact [email protected].

Ensure consistent budget amounts across all forms; justify overlapping SDAs; complete all fields in Abstract and Goals Chart; avoid oversaturated areas unless justified; meet 50-mile service area radius.