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VA Homeless Providers Grant and Per Diem Program is a grant from the Department of Veterans Affairs that funds public and nonprofit private entities to provide transitional housing and supportive services to homeless veterans. The program offers capital grants to construct, renovate, or acquire facilities and per diem payments to help offset the cost of providing services to veterans.
Federal obligations for the program reached approximately $262,797,000 in 2026. Eligible applicants are public agencies and nonprofit organizations that can demonstrate adequate financial support, administrative capacity, and the ability to effectively serve homeless veteran populations.
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GPD Per Diem Only (PDO), Service Center (SC) and Transition in Place (TIP) grantees now have the option to apply for a waiver of per diem of up to 200% of the State Home Maximum. Operational costs, including salaries, may be funded by the per diem component. For specific maximum per diem rates related to each grant type and additional information, please visit the GPD provider website .
Veterans in supportive housing may be asked to pay participant fees, provided they do not exceed 30% of the Veteran's monthly-adjusted income. Furthermore, "reasonable" fees may be charged for services not covered by per diem funds. GPD FY 2027 Notice of Funding Opportunities (NOFO) Announced!
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The purpose of the transitional housing component of the program is to promote the development and provision of supportive housing and services with the goal of helping homeless Veterans achieve residential stability, increase their skill levels and/or income, and obtain greater self-determination.
Additionally, the GPD Program offers Case Management grants to support housing retention for Veterans who were previously homeless and are transitioning to permanent housing. Operational costs, including salaries, may be funded by the per diem component. For supportive housing, the maximum amount payable under the per diem is $85.
37 per day per Veteran housed. Veterans in supportive housing may be asked to pay participant fees if they do not exceed 30% of the Veteran's monthly-adjusted income. In addition, "reasonable" fees may be charged for services not paid with per diem funds.
The maximum hourly per diem rate for a service center not connected with supportive housing is 1/8 of the daily cost of care, not to exceed $10. 67 per hour. Payment for a Veteran in a service center will not exceed 8 hours in any day.
Applications are only accepted in response to a Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) published in Grants. gov . Funds will be awarded to programs determined to be the most qualified.
Chelsea Watson is the director of the GPD Program. Ms. Watson and the GPD team may be contacted via email at GPDgrants@va. gov .
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Based on current listing details, eligibility includes: Applicants eligible for grants include public and nonprofit private entities with the capacity to effectively administer a grant; which demonstrate that adequate financial support will be available to carry out the proj… Applicants should confirm final requirements in the official notice before submission.
Current published award information indicates Recent federal obligations suggest $262,797,000 (2026). Always verify allowable costs, matching requirements, and funding caps directly in the sponsor documentation.
The current target date is rolling deadlines or periodic funding windows. Build your timeline backwards from this date to cover registrations, approvals, attachments, and final submission checks.
Federal grant success rates typically range from 10-30%, varying by agency and program. Build a strong proposal with clear objectives, measurable outcomes, and a well-justified budget to improve your chances.
Requirements vary by sponsor, but typically include a project narrative, budget justification, organizational capability statement, and key personnel CVs. Check the official notice for the complete list of required attachments.
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Review timelines vary by funder. Federal agencies typically take 3-6 months from submission to award notification. Foundation grants may be faster, often 1-3 months. Check the program's timeline in the official solicitation for specific dates.
Many federal programs offer multi-year funding or allow competitive renewals. Check the official solicitation for continuation and renewal policies. Non-competing continuation applications are common for multi-year awards.
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Highly Rural Transportation Grants Program is sponsored by U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA). Highly Rural Transportation Grants (HRTG) is a grant program from the U. S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) that funds transportation services for veterans living in highly rural areas — defined as counties with fewer than seven people per square mile.
Grants for Transportation of Veterans in Highly Rural Areas is sponsored by U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA). This program provides grants for organizations to assist veterans with transportation in highly rural areas. The services should include transportation to VA medical centers and assistance with transportation related to VA medical care for these veterans.