Legal Services for Veterans – Legal Assistance for Access to VA Programs (LSV-A) Grant Program
Program Funding
Annual program obligations reported to SAM.gov.
Program Objective
To award legal assistance grants to nonprofit and public entities that will provide certain legal assistance to Veterans and former service members of the U.S. Armed Forces, to help them gain access to VA benefits.
Eligibility
Eligible Applicants
- Other
How to Apply
Award Procedure
Award procedure as defined in the regulation and the Notice of Funding Opportunity, upon posting in grants.gov
Decision Timeline
- Approval: From 90 to 120 days
Program details & compliance
Description
The purpose is to award legal assistance grants to nonprofit and public entities that will provide certain legal assistance to Veterans and former service members of the U.S. Armed Forces to assist them in gaining access to VA benefits.
Mission Categories
Primary: Legal Services for Veterans
Use of Funds
Allowed Uses
Certain legal assistance for Veterans and former service members of the U.S. Armed Forces.
Restrictions
All activities except certain legal assistance for Veterans and former service members of the U.S. Armed Forces.
Required Documentation
A grantee must be accredited consistent with §§ 14.626 through 14.637 before acting as an agent or attorney in the preparation, presentation or prosecution of any claim under laws administered by VA.
Reporting & Compliance
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