Grants / Department of Labor / Veterans Employment and Training Service

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 as HVRP)

Forecast Expected deadline March 17, 2027 Opportunity FOA-VETS-27-01

• Award ceiling$500,000
• Award floor$150,000
• Expected awards31
• Total funding$12.0 million
• Cost sharingNot required
• Funding typeGrant

Key dates

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Who can apply

This opportunity is open to nonprofits, colleges and universities, state and local governments, tribes, small businesses and businesses.

• State governments
• County governments
• City or township governments
• Special district governments
• Public and State controlled institutions of higher education
• Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized)
• Public housing authorities/Indian housing authorities
• Native American tribal organizations (other than Federally recognized tribal governments)
• Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education
• Nonprofits that do not have a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education
• Private institutions of higher education
• For profit organizations other than small businesses
• Small businesses
• Others (see text field entitled "Additional Information on Eligibility" for clarification)

The following U.S. Territories or Possessions are eligible to apply: Puerto Rico, U.S. Virgin Islands, and Guam, as these are the only U.S. Territories or Possessions that have an active Continuum of Care, American Job Center, and a 2025 HUD Point in Time count for homeless veterans. Native American Tribally-Designated Organizations are eligible to apply. State and Local Workforce Development Boards (SWDBs/LWDBs) established under the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA) are eligible to apply. Faith-based Organizations: 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 VI.H. of Veterans' Program Letter VPL 02-26 Homeless Veterans' Reintegration Program Requirements and Functions 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-27, FOA-VETS-28, and/or FOA-VETS 29) 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.

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Is this a realistic fit?

• No cost sharing or match is required.

What the grant funds

HVRP is an employment-focused, competitive federal grant program intended to enable veterans experiencing or at risk of homelessness to reach their full employment potential and obtain high-quality career outcomes. HVRP is aligned with the priorities set forth by the President's Executive Orders to deliver comprehensive employment services to eligible veterans to assist these veterans in transitioning from homelessness to stable employment and to connect them with high-paying, skilled job opportunities that will shape the workforce of the future. To help address the number of veterans who are homeless or at risk of becoming homeless, DOL/VETS requires HVRP grant recipients to provide services tailored to each veteran's needs using a case management approach. Grant recipients must help connect veterans to supportive services available in their local communities. In addition, grant recipients must also help veterans successfully return to work by providing job training services that support their needs. This can be done by providing direct help or by creating a strong referral system that includes tools, resources, and partnerships that identify, find, prepare, and support veterans experiencing or at risk of homelessness so they can reach their full employment potential. The HVRP website, the Prospective HVRP Applicant Resources website, and Veterans' Program Letter 02-26 Homeless Veterans' Recognition Program Requirements and Functions policy provide useful information about program requirements. Questions regarding this Funding Opportunity Announcement (FOA) Forecast may be emailed to HVRPFOA@dol.gov; however, please note there is limited information that may be shared with the public, as this FOA is currently under development. We encourage prospective applicants and interested parties to use the Grants.gov subscription option to register for future updates provided for this particular FOA. Bidders' Conference The U.S. Department of Labor, Veterans’ Employment and Training Service (DOL/VETS) and the National Veterans’ Technical Assistance Center (NVTAC) invite you to a Bidders’ Conference for the upcoming Program Year (PY) 2027 HVRP Funding Opportunity Announcement (FOA). The Bidder's Conference will be led by NVTAC federally contracted staff and provide a comprehensive overview of the HVRP program, the types of organizations and partners that are often successful and steps your organization can take to prepare to submit a competitive application.

Category: Employment, Labor and Training.

How to apply

1. Read the full notice and attachments on Grants.gov and the agency's announcement. The notice is the official source for deadlines and requirements.
2. Make sure your organization has an active SAM.gov registration and Unique Entity ID; registration can take several weeks.
3. Register on Grants.gov and submit through Workspace before the deadline and time given in the notice. Our application guide walks through each step.

Questions go to HVRPFOA@dol.gov, HVRPFOA@dol.gov, HVRPFOA@dol.gov.

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