Veteran and Spouse Transitional Assistance Grant Program
ID: 348022Type: Posted
Overview

Buyer

Veterans Benefit Administration (VA-OTED)

Award Range

$0 - $500K

Eligible Applicants

Others

Funding Category

Other

Funding Instrument

Grant

Opportunity Category

Discretionary

Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement

Yes

Original Source

https://grants.gov/search-results-detail/348022
Timeline
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    Forecast Posted Not available
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    Forecast Due Not available
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    Posted Jul 23, 2024, 12:00 AM UTC
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    Due Aug 23, 2024, 12:00 AM UTC
Description

The Veterans Benefit Administration is offering the Veteran and Spouse Transitional Assistance Grant Program to support organizations that provide transition assistance to separated, retired, or discharged members of the U.S. Armed Forces and their spouses. The program aims to address the significant challenges these individuals face when transitioning to civilian life by funding services such as resume assistance, interview training, and job recruitment training, particularly in areas with high unemployment rates among Veterans. With an estimated total program funding of $5 million and a maximum award ceiling of $500,000, the agency anticipates awarding approximately 10 grants. Interested organizations must submit their applications by August 23, 2024, and can direct inquiries to VSTAGP.VBACO@va.gov for further information.

Point(s) of Contact
VSTAGP.VBACO@va.gov
Files
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Aug 24, 2024, 2:22 AM UTC
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