Veteran and Spouse Transitional Assistance Grant Program (VSTAGP) (64.058)
Veteran and Spouse Transitional Assistance Grant Program (VSTAGP) (Assistance Listing 64.058) is run by the Under Secretary for Benefits/Veterans Benefits Administration, part of the Department of Veterans Affairs. It awarded $5.0 million in 13 grants from fiscal 2021 to 2025, about $384,608 per award on average. No funding opportunity is open on Grants.gov right now.
The typical award was $496,274. Half of the 13 awards fell between $300,000 and $500,000, and they ranged from $100,000 to $500,000.
- Awarded, FY 2021 to 2025$5.0 million
- Grant awards13
- Typical award$496,274
- Awarded in FY 2025$0
- Size rank1,624 of 1,823
- Type of assistanceGrant
Key findings
- It is the 1624th largest of 1,823 federal grant programs by five-year awards.
- The 13 largest recipients received 100% of the money.
- Awards went to recipients in 10 states and territories.
What the program funds
The Secretary of Veterans Affairs will make grants available to eligible organizations for the provision of transition assistance to members of the Armed Forces who are separated, retired, or discharged from the Armed Forces, and spouses of such members. Examples of transition assistance include resume writing support, interview preparation, job recruitment training and related services, as determined by the Secretary of Veterans Affairs.
Open opportunities
No opportunity under this program is open or forecast on Grants.gov right now. Programs often post once a year, so the funding history below shows what to expect.
Rules from the program listing
Who can apply
The following organizations and entities are eligible to apply : • State Government, • County Government, • Local Government, • Institution of Higher Education, • Indian/Native American Tribal Government (Federally Recognized), • Nonprofit organizations, • Faith-based organizations
What the money can and cannot pay for
The only authorized expenses are Training (vocational, certifications, community college courses Transportation Child Care Employment Tools
Matching requirements
This program has no statutory formula. This program requires cost sharing or matching funds. VA will fund no more than 50% of the total proposed budget. Applicants proposing budgets above $1,000,000 may apply for no more than $500,000.MOE requirements are not applicable to this assistance listing.
Award range and average, in the agency's words
Applicants may apply for a total amount of up to $500,000 per year for five years. Awards will be funded incrementally over the period of performance of sixty (60) months, with a maximum yearly award of $500,000.
Examples of funded projects
Fiscal Year2024: • The Commit Foundation o Location & Coverage: MT; MT statewide o Start Date: October 1, 2024 o Services: Prepares transitioning Veterans and spouses for employment through mentorship, interview preparation, and job placement services. Specializes in executive-level transition support; is closely aligned with several Skillbridge programs including Stanford University’s Ignite and Dartmouth University’s Tuck School of Business Next Step. • Jewish Vocational Service o Location & Coverage: CA; statewide o Start Date: January 2, 2025 o Services: Places former service members and spouses into jobs in public and private high-growth sectors including construction, manufacturing, bioscience, trades and logistics, entertainment, infotech, health services, leisure and hospitality, transportation, warehousing, government, administrative support, and retail trade. • Kansas City Scholars Inc. o Location & Coverage: MO; Cass, Clay, Jackson, Johnson, and Wyandotte Counties o Start Date: January 2, 2025 o Services: Provides employment support including résumé
Funding history and past recipients
From fiscal 2021 to 2025, Veteran and Spouse Transitional Assistance Grant Program (VSTAGP) (64.058) awarded $5.0 million across 13 grant awards, an average of $384,608 per award.
| Recipient | State | Awards | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Orange County's United Way | California | 1 | $500,000 |
| National University | California | 1 | $500,000 |
| American Corporate Partners Inc | New York | 1 | $500,000 |
| JVS Socal | California | 1 | $500,000 |
| The Commit Foundation | Montana | 1 | $499,996 |
| Vetjobs | Florida | 1 | $499,295 |
| University of Massachusetts Lowell | Massachusetts | 1 | $496,274 |
| Greater New Bedford Workforce Investment Board, Inc. | Massachusetts | 1 | $339,110 |
| The Houston Launch Pad | Texas | 1 | $300,000 |
| Great Jobs KC, Inc. | Missouri | 1 | $300,000 |
| Jacksonville State University | Alabama | 1 | $280,802 |
| Operation Stand Down Tennessee | Tennessee | 1 | $184,427 |
| Operation Stand Down Rhode Island | Rhode Island | 1 | $100,000 |
Who usually wins
Nonprofits received 74% of the money, colleges and universities 26%.
| Recipient type | Awards | Amount | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nonprofits | 10 | $3.7 million | 74% |
| Colleges and universities | 3 | $1.3 million | 26% |
By state
1 state has a page for this program: those that received at least $1 million or 10 awards. It is California.
| State | Awards | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| California | 3 | $1.5 million |
| Massachusetts | 2 | $835,384 |
| New York | 1 | $500,000 |
| Montana | 1 | $499,996 |
| Florida | 1 | $499,295 |
| Missouri | 1 | $300,000 |
| Texas | 1 | $300,000 |
| Alabama | 1 | $280,802 |
| Tennessee | 1 | $184,427 |
| Rhode Island | 1 | $100,000 |