GrantPostedDiscretionary

Homeless Veterans’ Reintegration Program (HVRP), Incarcerated Veterans’ Transition Program (IVTP), and the Homeless Women Veterans' and Homeless Veterans' with Children Reintegration Grant Program (HWVHVWC) (referred to collectively

Veterans Employment and Training Service
FOA-VETS-26-01
Application Deadline
Mar 6, 2026
Closed
Days Remaining
0
Deadline passed
Award Ceiling
$500,000
Total Program Funding
$23,000,000

Grant Opportunity Analysis

The Veterans Employment and Training Service (VETS) of the U.S. Department of Labor is offering a funding opportunity through the Homeless Veterans’ Reintegration Program (HVRP), which includes the Incarcerated Veterans’ Transition Program (IVTP) and the Homeless Women Veterans and Homeless Veterans with Children Reintegration Grant Program (HWVHVWC). This competitive federal grant program aims to provide employment and job training services to veterans experiencing or at risk of homelessness, facilitating their transition to stable employment and high-quality career outcomes. With a total funding amount of $23 million available for approximately 61 awards, individual grants will range from $150,000 to $500,000 annually over a three-year performance period, with applications due by March 6, 2026. Interested applicants can find additional information and resources at the HVRP website or contact the program via email at HVRPFOA@dol.gov.

Eligible Applicants

Others
Additional Eligibility Information

U.S Territories or Possessions; Native American Tribally Designated Organizations; State and Local Workforce Development Boards (SWDBs/LWDBs) established under the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA); Faith-based Organizations; and Other State and Local Government Agencies. Faith-based organizations are encouraged to apply. Those that meet the eligibility requirements may receive awards under this funding opportunity. DOL will not, in the selection of recipients and administration of the grant, discriminate on the basis of an organization's religious character, affiliation, exercise, or lack thereof, or on the basis of conduct that would not be considered grounds to favor or disfavor a similarly situated secular organization. Among eligible applicants listed above, the applicant agency or organization must also maintain a physical location in the proposed Service Delivery Area. Please see Section IV.C.1 of the FOA for more information about the physical location. Any organization whose federal grant was terminated, as described in 2 C.F.R. § 200.340, before the expiration of the period of performance (PoP) established by that grant's FOA will be ineligible to apply for any HVRP FOA for a three-year period (e.g. FOA-VETS-26-01, FOA-VETS-27-01, and/or FOA-VETS 28-01) following the termination date, unless the termination was due to unanticipated circumstances beyond the reasonable control of the grant recipient (e.g., natural disaster). A termination is defined as an action initiated by either the grant recipient or the awarding federal agency that terminated the grant prior to the conclusion of the PoP.

Grant Documents

7 Files
FOA-VETS-26-01 Announcement.pdf
PDF904 KBJan 21, 2026
AI Summary
The U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) Veterans’ Employment and Training Service (VETS) announced a funding opportunity (FOA-VETS-26-01) for the Homeless Veterans’ Reintegration Program (HVRP), Incarcerated Veterans’ Transition Program (IVTP), and the Homeless Women Veterans and Homeless Veterans with Children Reintegration Grant Program (HWVHVWC). A total of $23,000,000 is available for approximately 61 awards, ranging from $150,000 to $500,000 annually per award over a three-year period (July 1, 2026 – June 30, 2029). The program aims to help veterans experiencing or at risk of homelessness achieve employment and career outcomes. Eligible applicants include various government entities, nonprofits, and faith-based organizations. Applications must be submitted via Grants.gov by March 6, 2026, 11:59 p.m. Eastern Time. The FOA details application requirements, including a Project Narrative, Budget Narrative, and specific attachments, with an emphasis on aligning proposed services with the needs of the Service Delivery Area (SDA) and maintaining realistic performance goals. Webinars for prospective applicants are scheduled for January 27 and February 25, 2026.
PY26_ Attachment-A_VETS-704_Abstract-PGC.xlsx
Excel1570 KBJan 22, 2026
AI Summary
The U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) Veterans’ Employment and Training Service (VETS) announced a funding opportunity (FOA-VETS-26-01) for the Homeless Veterans’ Reintegration Program (HVRP), Incarcerated Veterans’ Transition Program (IVTP), and the Homeless Women Veterans and Homeless Veterans with Children Reintegration Grant Program (HWVHVWC), collectively referred to as HVRP. A total of $23,000,000 is available for approximately 61 awards, with individual grants ranging from $150,000 to $500,000 annually over a three-year performance period. Applications are due by March 6, 2026, with an anticipated start date of July 1, 2026. The program aims to provide employment and job training services to veterans experiencing or at risk of homelessness. Eligible applicants include various government entities, non-profits, for-profit organizations, and faith-based organizations. Key components of the application include a Project Narrative, Budget Narrative, and several attachments, with specific scoring criteria for project design, expected outcomes, and service delivery area saturation. Prospective applicant webinars are scheduled for January 27 and February 25, 2026.
PY26_Attachment-B_Budget-Narrative-Template.xlsm
XLSM371 KBJan 22, 2026
AI Summary
The U.S. Department of Labor (DOL), Veterans’ Employment and Training Service (VETS), announced a Funding Opportunity Announcement (FOA) for the Homeless Veterans’ Reintegration Program (HVRP), Incarcerated Veterans’ Transition Program (IVTP), and Homeless Women Veterans and Homeless Veterans with Children Reintegration Grant Program (HWVHVWC). This initiative, collectively referred to as HVRP, aims to help veterans experiencing or at risk of homelessness achieve employment and career goals. A total of $23,000,000 is available for approximately 61 awards, with individual grants ranging from $150,000 to $500,000 annually over a three-year performance period. Applications are due by March 6, 2026, with an anticipated start date of July 1, 2026. Eligible applicants include state, county, and city governments, public and private institutions of higher education, Native American tribal organizations, nonprofits, and for-profit organizations. Applicants must have a physical location within a 50-mile driving radius of their proposed Service Delivery Area (SDA) and can apply for Category 1 (HVRP), Category 2 (HWVHVWC), or Category 3 (IVTP) grants. Funding is subject to availability and satisfactory progress. The FOA details application content, submission requirements, review criteria, and post-award administration, emphasizing a client-centered case management approach, strong partnerships, and realistic performance goals.
PY26_Attachment-C_Chart-of-Past-Performance.pdf
PDF469 KBJan 22, 2026
AI Summary
The U.S. Department of Labor (DOL), Veterans’ Employment and Training Service (VETS), announced a Funding Opportunity Announcement (FOA) for the Homeless Veterans’ Reintegration Program (HVRP), Incarcerated Veterans’ Transition Program (IVTP), and Homeless Women Veterans and Homeless Veterans with Children Reintegration Grant Program (HWVHVWC), collectively referred to as HVRP. A total of $23,000,000 is available for 61 awards, with individual grants ranging from $150,000 to $500,000 annually over a three-year performance period (July 1, 2026, to June 30, 2029). The application deadline is March 6, 2026. The program aims to help veterans experiencing or at risk of homelessness achieve employment and high-quality career outcomes through comprehensive employment services, including job training and supportive services. Eligible applicants include various government entities, non-profits, and for-profit organizations, with a focus on serving rural areas and ensuring equitable distribution of funds based on Service Delivery Area (SDA) saturation levels. Specific eligibility criteria apply to different veteran populations (HVRP, HWVHVWC, IVTP). Applicants must provide a detailed project narrative, budget, and adhere to specific guidelines regarding physical locations for service delivery and performance goals.
PY26_Attachment-D_Financial-System-Risk-Assessment.pdf
PDF210 KBJan 22, 2026
AI Summary
The U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) Veterans’ Employment and Training Service (VETS) announced a Funding Opportunity Announcement (FOA) for the Homeless Veterans’ Reintegration Program (HVRP), which includes the Incarcerated Veterans’ Transition Program (IVTP) and the Homeless Women Veterans and Homeless Veterans with Children Reintegration Grant Program (HWVHVWC). A total of $23,000,000 is available for approximately 61 awards, ranging from $150,000 to $500,000 annually per award, for a three-year performance period starting July 1, 2026. The program aims to help veterans experiencing or at risk of homelessness achieve employment and career outcomes through comprehensive services. Eligible applicants include various government entities, non-profits, and for-profit organizations, with faith-based organizations encouraged to apply. Applicants must submit through Grants.gov by March 6, 2026, and adhere to strict guidelines regarding service delivery areas, application categories, and budget requirements. Prospective applicant webinars are scheduled for January 27, 2026, and February 25, 2026. The FOA details specific eligibility for veterans, funding restrictions, required partnerships, and detailed application content and format, including a project narrative and budget narrative. Key scoring criteria involve service delivery area saturation, expected outcomes, and project design, emphasizing client-centered case management and partnerships.
2025 Application Guide.pdf
PDF301 KBJan 22, 2026
AI Summary
The U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) Veterans’ Employment and Training Service (VETS) announced a funding opportunity (FOA-VETS-26-01) for the Homeless Veterans’ Reintegration Program (HVRP), Incarcerated Veterans’ Transition Program (IVTP), and the Homeless Women Veterans and Homeless Veterans with Children Reintegration Grant Program (HWVHVWC). A total of $23,000,000 is available for approximately 61 awards, ranging from $150,000 to $500,000 annually per award, for a three-year performance period (July 1, 2026 – June 30, 2029). The application deadline is March 6, 2026. Eligible applicants include various government entities, nonprofits, and for-profit organizations, with faith-based organizations encouraged to apply. The program aims to provide employment and job training services, case management, and supportive services to veterans experiencing or at risk of homelessness. Applications must be submitted via Grants.gov and include an SF-424, Project Budget, Project Narrative, and attachments, with specific requirements for service delivery areas (SDA) and saturation levels. Multiple applications are allowed per organization, but not more than $1,000,000 annually per organization will be awarded.
FOA-VETS-26-01_Announcement.pdf
PDF956 KBJan 22, 2026
AI Summary
The US Department of Labor's PY26 VETS-704 Abstract provides guidelines for federal grant applicants, focusing on veterans' employment and training services. The document, accessible only via Excel, details requirements for applicant information, funding requests (minimum $150,000, maximum $500,000 annually for up to three years), and service delivery areas. Service addresses must be within 50 driving miles of the proposed Service Delivery Area (SDA) counties. The file includes a comprehensive list of states, counties, CoCs, and their corresponding average market wages. It also requires justifications for planned enrollments in high-saturation CoCs, multiple applications serving the same SDA, and SDA overlaps with current HVRP grants. Additionally, applicants must list nearby American Job Centers, American Indian and Alaska Native Tribal Areas served, and correctional/long-term care facilities. The abstract outlines character-limited fields for project purpose, activities, beneficiaries, expected outcomes, subrecipient activities, key partnerships, and other supporting non-HVRP funding. The Planned Goals Chart section details quarterly and cumulative goals for enrollments, exiters, employment placement rates (60-90% minimum), average hourly wage at placement (90-110% of SDA average), costs, cost per placement, training completion, and employment rates in the 2nd and 4th quarters after exit. The document also includes scoring criteria for expected outcomes and outputs, with points awarded based on performance against set goals for cost per enrollment, placement rate, employment rates, and median earnings.

Related Grant Opportunities

Project Timeline

postedOriginal Opportunity PostedJan 16, 2026
deadlineApplication DeadlineMar 6, 2026

Funding Details

Award Ceiling
$500,000
Award Floor
$150,000
Est. Total Program Funding
$23,000,000
Expected Awards
63
No cost sharing required

Agency & Classification

Agency
Veterans Employment and Training Service(DOL-VETS)
Funding Category
Employment, Labor and Training
Funding Instrument
Grant

Grantor Contact

CFDA Numbers

17.805

Official Sources