GrantPostedDiscretionary

VA GPD Special Need Renewal NOFO

Homeless Providers Grant and Per Diem Program
VA-GPD-SN-FY2027
Application Deadline
Feb 17, 2026
Closed
Days Remaining
0
Deadline passed
Award Ceiling
Total Program Funding

Grant Opportunity Analysis

The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) is offering renewal grants 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 for homeless Veterans with special needs. Eligible applicants must be current GPD SN grantees from FY 2025 and will use the funding to offset operational costs associated with providing private rooms and bathrooms for Veterans who are chronically mentally ill, frail elderly, caregivers of minor dependents, terminally ill, or women. This initiative is part of the VA's broader strategy to reduce homelessness among Veterans and enhance their access to care and services. Applications are due by February 17, 2026, and interested parties can contact Chelsea Watson at GPDgrants@va.gov or by phone at (202) 461-0056 for further information.

Eligible Applicants

Nonprofits Without 501(c)(3) Status

Grant Documents

1 Files
VA NOFO Grant and Per Diem FY 2027 Special Need Final 12-12-2025 signed.pdf
PDF545 KB12/21/2025
AI Summary
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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Project Timeline

postedOriginal Opportunity PostedDec 15, 2025
deadlineApplication DeadlineFeb 17, 2026
expiryArchive DateFeb 18, 2026

Funding Details

Expected Awards
13
No cost sharing required

Agency & Classification

Agency
Homeless Providers Grant and Per Diem Program(VA-HPGPDP)
Funding Category
Housing
Funding Instrument
Grant

Grantor Contact

CFDA Numbers

64.024

Official Sources