Homeless Veterans’ Reintegration Program

The Homeless Veterans’ Reintegration Program
CFDA 17.805 Active Grant

Open Opportunities (1)

Live Grants.gov opportunities funded under this program — you can apply now.

Program Funding

Annual program obligations reported to SAM.gov.

Latest annual funding (estimated)
$65.5M FY2026
$62.1M
FY24
$65.5M
FY25
$65.5M
FY26*
* estimated

Who has received this funding

Organizations awarded under CFDA 17.805 (USAspending.gov).

Funded Projects

Examples of what this program has supported.

FY2025 In Fiscal Year (FY) 2025 for the Program Year (PY) 2024 period (July 1, 2024, to June 30, 2025) the HVRP served 15,974 participants with an average hourly wage at placement of $19.44. The average cost per participant was $7,243.

Program Objective

The Homeless Veterans’ Reintegration Program (HVRP) is the only federal grant to focus exclusively on competitive employment for veterans experiencing homelessness. The HVRP has strong partnerships between public, private, and nonprofit organizations, especially those that employ and partner with veterans who have experienced homelessness, to deliver services to veterans experiencing or at risk of homelessness assisting them in overcoming barriers to employment.

Eligibility

Eligible Applicants

  • U.S. State Government
  • U.S. Territory Government
  • Federally Recognized Tribal Government
  • County Government
  • Public Housing Authority
  • State
  • Local
  • Nonprofit Organization
  • For-Profit Organization
  • Not-for-Profit Organization
  • Department/Agency of U.S. State
  • Department/Agency of U.S. Territorial Gov
  • Tribally Designated Housing Authority
  • Municipality/Township Government

• 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 (SWDB/LWDB) established under the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA)
• Faith-based organizations
• Other State and Local Government Agencies

How to Apply

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.

Decision Timeline

  • Approval: From 60 to 90 days

Approximately 90 days.

Program details & compliance

Description

Eligible veteran participants of the program receive services such as career exploration, career technical training, job placement, and supportive services, with the goal of empowering them to secure employment in high-demand occupations, paying wages consistent with the relevant market.

Mission Categories

Primary: Veterans Homelessness Prevention

Other categories:
Disabled Veterans ServicesVeterans ServicesHomelessness PreventionAdult Services

Use of Funds

Allowed Uses

Projects supported with these funds shall provide for employment and training services and support services directly or through linkages with other service providers to deliver services to veterans experiencing or at risk of homelessness assisting them in overcoming barriers to employment.

Restrictions

Construction costs are not allowed. Minor alterations to adjust an existing space for grant activities (such as a classroom alteration that does not involve construction costs) may be allowable. DOL/VETS does not consider this as construction

Required 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.

Reporting & Compliance

Records Retention
3 years

Applicable 2 CFR 200 Subparts

  • Subpart B — General Provisions
  • Subpart C — Pre-Federal Award Requirements
  • Subpart D — Post-Federal Award Requirements
  • Subpart E — Cost Principles
  • Subpart F — Audit Requirements

Contacts

Sarah Bierman — Director-Grants and Training
202-604-0845
200 Constitution Avenue, N.W. Room S-1325, Washington, DC 20210
Data from SAM.gov Federal Assistance Listings. Source published: 2026-03-16. Spec v2.0. Last synced: 2026-05-28 07:24:23.