Staff Sergeant Fox Suicide Prevention Grant Program Funding Opportunity
ID: 358983Type: Posted
Overview

Buyer

Department of Veterans Affairs (VA)

Award Range

$100K - $750K

Eligible Applicants

Unrestricted

Funding Category

Community Development

Funding Instrument

Grant

Opportunity Category

Discretionary

Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement

Yes

Original Source

https://grants.gov/search-results-detail/358983

Additional Information

https://www.mentalhealth.va.gov/ssgfox-grants/
Timeline
    Description

    The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) is offering funding through the Staff Sergeant Fox Suicide Prevention Grant Program (SSG Fox SPGP) to support community-based organizations in delivering non-clinical suicide prevention services aimed at reducing Veteran suicide rates. The program's objectives include enhancing mental health, social support, and financial stability for Veterans and their families, with eligible applicants encompassing private institutions, Indian tribes, community organizations, and local governments. With a total funding pool of approximately $52.5 million for FY 2026, grants will range from $100,000 to $750,000, and the application deadline is set for July 18, 2025, for services commencing on September 30, 2025. Interested parties can find more information on the program at the SSG Fox SPGP website or contact the VA at VASSGFoxGrants@va.gov.

    Point(s) of Contact
    VASSGFoxGrants@va.gov
    Files
    Title
    Posted
    Y26_AR16_SSGFox_SPGP_NOFO.pdf
    The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) has announced funding under the Staff Sergeant Fox Suicide Prevention Grant Program (SSG Fox SPGP) to support community-based organizations in providing non-clinical suicide prevention services for Veterans. The program aims to reduce Veteran suicide rates by improving mental health, social support, and financial stability. Eligible applicants include private institutions, Indian tribes, community-based organizations, and local governments. Funding priorities are set for renewal applicants (Priority 1) and new applicants (Priority 2), with available grants totaling approximately $52.5 million for FY 2026. Grant maximums are set at $750,000 per entity, with the goal of awarding 80-100 grants. The application deadline for funding requests is July 18, 2025, for services commencing September 30, 2025. The program emphasizes outreach, mental health screenings, education, and collaborative care, while prohibiting funds for clinical services except in emergencies. Monitoring and evaluation of grantees' performance and effectiveness will be conducted using validated tools. This funding initiative reflects the VA's commitment to addressing Veteran mental health issues and enhancing preventive measures against suicide.
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