Homeless Veterans’ Reintegration Program

 

The Homeless Veterans Reintegration Program (HVRP) provides services to help veterans experiencing or who are at risk of homelessness obtain meaningful employment and to stimulate the development of effective service delivery systems to address the complex problems that they face.

General information about this opportunity
Last Known Status
Active
Program Number
17.805
Federal Agency/Office
Veterans Employment and Training Services, Department of Labor
Type(s) of Assistance Offered
B - Project Grants
Program Accomplishments
Not applicable.
Authorization
38 U.S.C. 2023
38 U.S.C. 2021A
38 U.S.C. 2021
42 U.S.C. 11302
Initially authorized in 1987 under Section 738 of Stewart B. McKinney Homeless Assistance Act, HVRP and its companion programs are currently authorized under Title 38 U.S.C. Sections 2021, 2021A and 2023.
Who is eligible to apply/benefit from this assistance?
Applicant Eligibility
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 without 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, U.S Territories or Possessions, Native American Tribally Designated Organizations, State and Local Workforce Development Boards (SWDBs/LWDBs) established under the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA), Faith-based Organizations, Other State and Local Government Agencies
Beneficiary Eligibility
Homeless veterans (including veterans who were homeless but found housing during the 60-day period preceding the date on which the veteran begins to participate in a program under this section). Veterans who at program entry are at risk of homelessness within the next 60 days. Veterans participating in the HUD-VASH/Tribal HUD-VASH or SSVF programs. Veterans who are receiving assistance under the Native American Housing Assistance and Self Determination Act of 1996 (25 U.S.C. ? 4101 et seq.) Homeless women veterans and homeless veterans with children. Veterans recently released from incarceration who are at risk of homelessness. Veterans transitioning from incarceration.
Credentials/Documentation
According to the program's most recent Funding Opportunity Announcement on www.grants.gov. It contains all of the information and links to forms needed to apply for grant funding.
What is the process for applying and being award this assistance?
Pre-Application Procedure
Preapplication coordination is required. A funding opportunity announcement is released annually outlining the application criteria.
Application Procedure
2 CFR 200, Uniform Administrative Requirements, Cost Principles, and Audit Requirements for Federal Awards applies to this program. Standard Form 424, Application for Federal Assistance, and Standard Form 424A, Budget Information shall be submitted, along with the technical proposal and budget narrative as required by the Funding Opportunity Announcement.
Award Procedure
The Office of the Assistant Secretary for Veterans' Employment and Training in conjunction with a Department of Labor Grant Officer are responsible for all funding decisions regarding this program.
Deadlines
Not applicable.
Approval/Disapproval Decision Time
From 60 to 90 days. Approximately 90 days.
Appeals
Debriefings of unsuccessful applicants are provided upon request.
Renewals
As noted in the FOA and the terms and conditions of the award agreement.
How are proposals selected?
Based on criteria in the latest Funding Opportunity Announcement.
How may assistance be used?
Projects supported with these funds shall provide for employment and training services and support services directly or through linkages with other service providers to assist homeless veterans to reenter the workforce. Outreach is necessary and is to be performed by formerly homeless veterans.
What are the requirements after being awarded this opportunity?
Reporting
Performance Reports: Grant recipient must submit a quarterly performance report and narrative report within 30 days after the end of each calendar-year quarter. The report must include quarterly information on performance goals.
Auditing
Not applicable.
Records
Financial and performance records to be maintained in accordance with the grant agreement.
Other Assistance Considerations
Formula and Matching Requirements
Statutory formula is not applicable to this assistance listing.

Matching requirements are not applicable to this assistance listing.

MOE requirements are not applicable to this assistance listing.
Length and Time Phasing of Assistance
HVRP grant has a three-year period of performance and is funded incrementally on an annual basis at the beginning/ end of the federal program year (July 1- June 30). Method of awarding/releasing assistance: Lump.
Who do I contact about this opportunity?
Regional or Local Office
Contact the Regional Administrator or State Director for Veterans' Employment and Training at the nearest office listed here https://www.dol.gov/agencies/vets/about/regionaloffices
Headquarters Office
Maria E. Temiquel
200 Constitution Avenue, N.W.
Room S-1325
Washington, DC 20210 US
temiquel.maria@dol.gov
Phone: 202-693-4706
Fax: 202-693-4755
Website Address
https://www.dol.gov/agencies/vets
Financial Information
Account Identification
16-0164-0-1-702
Obligations
(Project Grants) FY 22$57,000,000.00; FY 23 est $65,500,000.00; FY 24 est $65,500,000.00; - The grant operates on a Program Year (PY) beginning on July 1 and ending on June 30
Range and Average of Financial Assistance
PY 2022, DOL-VETS awarded a total of $53 million for 166 grants, 56 of whom were new grant recipients and 110 were continuing their grant for the second or third year. PY 2021, 153 grants were awarded, ranging from $80,000 to $500,000 with the average grant award of $342,557. PY 2020, 157 grants were awarded, ranging from $104,000 to $500,00, with the average grant award of $337,682. PY 2019, 148 grants were awarded, ranging from $100,000 to $500,000, with the average grant award of $325,641.
Regulations, Guidelines and Literature
Not applicable.
Examples of Funded Projects
Not applicable.

 


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