# GPD Special Need Grant

Source: https://welltoldgrants.com/grants/va-gpd-sn-fy2021-gpd-special-need-grant/  
Official notice: https://www.grants.gov/search-results-detail/331882

> Homeless Providers Grant and Per Diem Program offered grants of up to $1.1 million to nonprofits, state and local governments and tribes. It expected to make about 15 awards worth $15.0 million in total. Applications closed on May 5, 2021.

| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Opportunity number | VA-GPD-SN-FY2021 |
| Agency | Homeless Providers Grant and Per Diem Program |
| Status | Forecast |
| Deadline | May 5, 2021 |
| Award ceiling | $1.1 million |
| Award floor | not stated |
| Expected awards | 15 |
| Total funding | $15.0 million |
| Cost sharing | not required |
| Assistance Listings | 64.024 |

## Who can apply

- State governments
- County governments
- City or township governments
- Special district governments
- Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized)
- Public housing authorities/Indian housing authorities
- Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education

## What the grant funds

SUMMARY: VA announces the availability of approximately $5 million per year for 3 years in new special need grants to eligible entities for per diem payments to facilitate housing stabilization for Veterans who are homeless or at risk of becoming homeless and who are in one of the special need populations (i.e., chronically mentally ill, frail elderly, individuals who care for minor dependents, terminally ill or women). This funding will provide assistance to cover operational costs including costs that would not otherwise be incurred, but for the fact that the recipient is providing supportive housing beds in private rooms with private bathrooms for a homeless Veteran population with special needs. VA expects to award per diem for approximately 135 beds across approximately 10-15 grants with this Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO). DATES: Applications for grants must be received by the GPD National Program Office no later than 4:00 p.m. Eastern Time on May 5, 2021. In the interest of fairness to all, this deadline is firm as to date and hour. VA will treat any application that is received after the deadline as ineligible. Applicants should take this practice into account and submit their materials early to avoid the risk of unanticipated delays, computer service outages or other submission-related problems that might result in ineligibility. APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS: The required documentation for applications is outlined under the Application Documentation Required sections of this NOFO. For detailed GPD program information and requirements, see part 61 of title 38, Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) or 38 CFR part 61. APPLICATION SUBMISSION: Applications must be submitted by following instructions found at the following link: www.va.gov/homeless/gpd.asp. Applications may not be submitted any other way. Applications must be received by the GPD National Program Office no later than 4:00 p.m. Eastern Time on the application deadline date. Applications must be submitted as a complete package. Materials arriving separately will not be included in the application package for consideration and may result in the application being rejected or not funded. TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE: Information regarding how to obtain technical assistance with the preparation of a grant application is available on the GPD program website at the following link: www.va.gov/homeless/gpd.asp. A.

## Questions people ask

### Is VA-GPD-SN-FY2021 still open?

No. It closed on May 5, 2021. A newer notice is forecast: VA-GPD-FORECAST-FY2026-FY2028, forecast, no dates yet.

### Who can apply for GPD Special Need Grant?

Homeless Providers Grant and Per Diem Program accepted applications from nonprofits, state and local governments and tribes.

### What is the deadline for GPD Special Need Grant?

Closed May 5, 2021. Applications are no longer accepted; the program's newer notices are on this page when there are any.

### How much funding is available?

Awards of up to $1.1 million each. About $15.0 million in total across about 15 awards.

### Who has won VA Homeless Providers Grant and Per Diem Program grants before?

The largest recipients over five fiscal years were The Salvation Army, Volunteers of America of Florida Inc, American G.I. Forum, National Veterans Outreach Program, Incorporated. The program made 1,124 awards worth $859 million in that time.