Federal Grants

Executive Summary: The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) Homeless Providers Grant and Per Diem (GPD) National Program Office anticipates awarding renewal grants to community-based organizations to provide case management services to improve Veteran housing retention. Awards are expected to be for 3 years starting on or around October 1, 2025. The target audience for this funding is current GPD case management grantees. VA targets these organizations to provide case management services to improve housing retention by Veterans who are at risk of becoming homeless or who were previously homeless and are transitioning to permanent housing from programs such as the GPD program or the VA Health Care for Homeless Veterans (HCHV) Contracted Residential Services (CRS) program. Renewal grants will defray the operational costs of facilitating housing stability for vulnerable Veterans. Only the 90 current GPD case management grantees are eligible to apply. No other applicants are eligible to apply. For program information and requirements, see 38 C.F.R. part 61.Funding Details: Approximately $15 million per year for 3 years is available for renewal grants under the NOFO. Renewal grants are expected to be approximately $75,000 to $300,000 per year depending on factors such as the number of case managers. VA anticipates awarding approximately 90 case management renewal grants for approximately 120 full-time equivalent (FTE) case manager positions. Awards may not exceed $150,000 in total costs per FTE case manager position per year. Applicants for renewal funding may request the number of case managers needed for the proposed project. Applicants must request at least 0.5 FTE positions (at least 20 hours on average per week) per application. Applicants must not request more than the approved number of FTE in the current grant (start date October 1, 2023). Applicants must fully demonstrate the need for the request in the application.Key Dates: Applications for grants must be received by 4:00 p.m. Eastern Time, February 26, 2025. In the interest of fairness to all applicants, the date and time of this deadline is firm. VA will treat as ineligible any application received after the deadline. Applicants should submit materials early to avoid the risk of ineligibility, unanticipated delays, computer service outages, or other submission-related problems. On time submission requires an Entity Identification Number (EIN) from the Internal Revenue Service (IRS), a Unique Entity Identifier (UEI) from the System for Award Management (SAM), and an active registration in SAM.Submission Instructions: Applicants must submit applications electronically following instructions on the GPD website. Applicants must not submit by email, mail, facsimile (fax), or any other way. Applications must arrive as a complete package. Materials arriving separately will not be included in the application package for consideration and may result in a rejected application.

This grant provides funding to organizations that train commercial truck and bus drivers, focusing on recruiting veterans, their families, and individuals from underserved communities to improve safety and job placement in the transportation industry.

This funding opportunity supports collaborative projects between academic institutions and conservation organizations in the U.S. to advance biodiversity conservation through research and practical implementation.

This grant provides funding to U.S. and eligible foreign entities for developing software solutions that improve wireless supply chains and integration automation, particularly using Open RAN technology in various industries.

This funding provides financial support to the Alabama Department of Economic and Community Affairs to enhance juvenile justice programs in response to compliance improvements related to the treatment of status offenders.

This program provides funding for researchers in astrophysics to conduct innovative studies that combine observations from different cosmic messengers, such as light, gravitational waves, and high-energy particles, to deepen our understanding of the universe.

This funding opportunity supports research projects that develop and implement effective strategies to reduce overdose deaths and improve addiction treatment across various settings, targeting diverse populations and addressing health disparities.

This funding opportunity supports not-for-profit organizations and educational institutions in Ethiopia to develop innovative cultural and exchange programs that strengthen ties between the U.S. and Ethiopia, focusing on themes like economic reform, media literacy, and environmental sustainability.

This initiative seeks input from stakeholders in the maritime industry to help define sustainable fuels that can reduce greenhouse gas emissions and support clean energy transitions in the U.S. maritime sector.

This funding opportunity provides financial support for research projects that implement effective treatments for opioid and stimulant use disorders, focusing on improving care systems and addressing health disparities.

This funding opportunity supports alumni of U.S. government-sponsored exchange programs in implementing community service projects that address local challenges in Luxembourg and beyond.

This funding opportunity is designed to enhance the legal representation of youth in the justice system by providing training and resources to organizations that support youth defense practitioners.

This funding initiative provides financial support to state and local agencies, tribal organizations, and nonprofits to assist dislocated workers and communities recovering from significant economic disruptions, such as layoffs or natural disasters, through job training and employment services.

This funding opportunity provides financial support to partnerships between community-based nonprofits and higher education institutions to help disadvantaged communities tackle environmental challenges and enhance climate resilience.

This funding opportunity provides financial support for projects that improve water use efficiency and management in California's Bay-Delta region, targeting eligible organizations such as Indian tribes and water districts.

This initiative provides support to local organizations in Sokoto and Zamfara States, Nigeria, to improve economic opportunities, food security, and community resilience for vulnerable populations through collaborative and inclusive projects.

This funding opportunity supports collaborative research projects that translate basic scientific discoveries into practical clinical applications for diagnosing and treating communication disorders, encouraging partnerships between scientists and clinicians.

This funding opportunity supports organizations working to improve access to information and promote democracy and human rights in North Korea.

This funding opportunity provides financial support for projects that develop sustainable bio-based chemicals and renewable propane from biomass, as well as improve algal cultivation systems for biofuels, targeting researchers and companies in the bioenergy sector.

This funding opportunity provides financial support for projects that protect wildlife habitats and promote biodiversity on public lands in California, targeting state and local governments, tribal organizations, educational institutions, and nonprofit groups.