GPD Grant Forecast
ID: 356629Type: Forecasted
Overview

Buyer

Homeless Providers Grant and Per Diem Program (VA-HPGPDP)

Eligible Applicants

Nonprofits Without 501(c)(3) Status

Funding Category

Housing

Funding Instrument

Grant

Opportunity Category

Discretionary

Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement

Yes

Original Source

https://grants.gov/search-results-detail/356629

Additional Information

https://www.va.gov/HOMELESS/docs/GPD/FactSheet-GPDGrantFundingTypes-July2022.pdf
Timeline
    Description

    The Department of Veterans Affairs is forecasting the availability of grants through the Homeless Providers Grant and Per Diem Program (GPD), aimed at supporting community-based organizations that provide transitional housing for Veterans experiencing homelessness. The GPD program, which is the VA's largest transitional housing initiative, focuses on offering various types of grants, including Per Diem Only grants, Special Need grants, and Transition-In-Place grants, to assist Veterans in achieving residential stability and self-determination. This program plays a crucial role in the continuum of homeless services, helping vulnerable Veterans move towards permanent housing solutions. While this is not a notice of funding, interested organizations can find more information and updates on potential funding opportunities at www.grants.gov and the VA's GPD website, with inquiries directed to the GPD Program Office at GPDgrants@va.gov.

    Point(s) of Contact
    GPD Program Office
    GPDgrants@va.gov
    GPDgrants@va.gov
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