VA GPD Special Need Renewal NOFO
ID: 361016Type: Posted
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/361016

Additional Information

https://www.va.gov/HOMELESS/GPD.asp
Timeline
    Description

    The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) is offering a renewal grant through its Homeless Providers Grant and Per Diem (GPD) Special Need (SN) program, with approximately $5 million available annually for three years to support community-based organizations providing supportive housing to homeless Veterans with special needs. The program specifically targets populations such as the chronically mentally ill, frail elderly, individuals caring for minor dependents, terminally ill individuals, and women, aiming to enhance housing stability by offsetting operational costs for private rooms with private bathrooms. This funding opportunity is critical in addressing the urgent need to reduce homelessness among Veterans, aligning with the President's priorities as outlined in Executive Order 14296. Interested applicants, who must be current GPD SN grantees from FY 2025, should submit their applications by February 17, 2026, to the contact Chelsea Watson at GPDgrants@va.gov or by phone at (202) 461-0056 for further information.

    Point(s) of Contact
    GPDgrants@va.gov
    Files
    Title
    Posted
    VA NOFO Grant and Per Diem FY 2027 Special Need Final 12-12-2025 signed.pdf
    The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) is offering a renewal grant for its Homeless Providers Grant & Per Diem (GPD) Special Need (SN) program, with approximately $5 million available annually for three years for 13 SN grants. This funding supports community-based organizations providing supportive housing to homeless Veterans with special needs, including the chronically mentally ill, frail elderly, individuals caring for minor dependents, the terminally ill, or women. Applications are due by February 17, 2026, and only current GPD SN grantees from FY 2025 are eligible. The grant aims to increase housing stability for Veterans by offsetting operational costs for private rooms with private bathrooms. Key performance indicators include the percentage of Veterans exiting to permanent housing, employment at discharge, and negative exits. Grantees must meet specific facility requirements, adhere to detailed service delivery plans for their chosen SN population, and comply with reporting, monitoring, and administrative requirements, including maintaining active SAM registration and ensuring staff training in suicide prevention.
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