Tribal Housing and Urban Development-Veterans Affairs Supportive Housing (Tribal HUD-VASH) Expansion (Revised)
ID: 358753Type: Posted
Overview

Buyer

Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD)

Award Range

$0 - $300K

Eligible Applicants

Others

Funding Category

Housing

Funding Instrument

Grant

Opportunity Category

Discretionary

Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement

Yes
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    Description

    The Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) is offering a grant opportunity titled "Tribal Housing and Urban Development-Veterans Affairs Supportive Housing (Tribal HUD-VASH) Expansion," aimed at providing rental assistance and supportive services to Native American Veterans who are homeless or at risk of homelessness. Eligible applicants include Indian tribes and Tribally Designated Housing Entities (TDHEs) that have received formula funding, with a focus on collaborative applications among tribes to effectively serve Veterans in need. This initiative, with an estimated total program funding of $2.2 million and an expected seven awards, underscores HUD's commitment to addressing veteran homelessness in Native American communities. Applications must be submitted electronically by August 15, 2025, and interested parties can contact HUD at TribalHUDVASH@hud.gov for further information.

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    Posted
    The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) issued Notice PIH 2025-02 to provide procedural guidance for the Tribal HUD-VASH Expansion Grant Applications. This funding opportunity, approximately $2.2 million for fiscal year 2017, aims to support Indian tribes and Tribally Designated Housing Entities (TDHEs) in providing rental assistance to Native American Veterans who are homeless or at risk of homelessness. The application deadline is August 15, 2025, with an estimated award date in December 2025. Eligible applicants include Indian tribes and TDHEs with a history of formula funding. HUD encourages consortium applications among tribes to jointly serve Veterans. Applicants must demonstrate administrative capacity, need for housing, and provide a commitment of support from local Veterans Affairs offices. Key criteria for selection include the number of homeless or at-risk Veterans in the area and the feasibility of the housing proposals. Successful applicants will receive funds based on calculated needs and may leverage other federal and non-federal funding sources. HUD will require compliance with reporting and program requirements to maintain funding eligibility. This initiative reflects HUD’s commitment to addressing veteran homelessness within Native American communities through collaborative housing solutions.
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