27 – NOFO – RFA6-Suicide Prevention and Opioid Addiction Services Community Grant Program – FY 2027
🏛 Virginia Department of Veterans Services
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Can you apply?
This grant is for organizations serving veterans affected by suicide risk or opioid addiction. Eligible applicants likely include nonprofits, government agencies, and community-based organizations with experience in veteran services and mental health or substance abuse treatment. The program supports direct services, prevention programs, and treatment initiatives benefiting veterans in crisis. Geographic scope is limited to Virginia.
Applicants should have demonstrated capacity to serve veterans and track outcomes. Organizations must show readiness to implement services within 12 months. No cost-sharing requirement exists for this funding.
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Program description
NOTICE OF FUNDING OPPORTUNITY (NOFO) Funding Opportunity Title: Veteran Suicide Prevention and Opioid Addiction Services Grant Program Funding Opportunity Number: DVS-SOS-RFA 6 Total Funding Available: $4,000,000 Anticipated Number of Awards: 25-40 awards Maximum Award Amount: $200,000 Minimum Award Amount: $75,000 Period of Performance: 12 Months Informational Webinar on August 27, 2026, at 2:00 PM EST Link information: https://teams.microsoft.com/meet/230840966527116?p=nSU943M1SU6M8bZyJO Key Dates Informational Webinar: August 27, 2026, at 2:00 PM EST NOFO Release Date: September 1, 2026 Question Submission Deadline: September 27, 2026, at 4:59 pm EST
Who can apply
Eligible applicants
- 501(c)(3) Public Charity
- City / Municipal Government
- Community Health Center
- County Government
- Nonprofits
- Small Business (SBA-defined)
- Tribal Organization
- Veteran (individual)
Demographic focus
How to apply
Application links
Key dates & requirements
Required documents
- Completed application form (NOFO will specify)
- Project narrative/proposal
- Budget and budget narrative
- Organizational capacity documentation
- Veteran service experience/qualifications
- Letters of support or partnership agreements
Program contact
- 👤 Brehima Camara
- 📧 brehima.camara@dvs.virginia.gov
- 📞 (804) 638-1971
FAQ
Who can apply for this grant?
Organizations serving veterans in Virginia, including nonprofits, government agencies, and community-based providers. You must demonstrate experience with veteran populations and mental health or addiction services.
What is the deadline and application timeline?
Applications open September 1, 2026. Question deadline is September 27, 2026 at 4:59 PM EST. An informational webinar is offered August 27, 2026 at 2:00 PM EST.
What activities and services does this grant support?
Suicide prevention programs, opioid addiction treatment and recovery services, crisis intervention, peer support, and counseling. Services must directly benefit veterans in your service area.
How competitive is this grant and what funding range should I expect?
Awards typically range $75,000 to $200,000 with 25-40 expected awards from $4M total funding. Demonstrating strong veteran outcomes and clear implementation timelines strengthens competitiveness.
What documents will I need to submit?
Most federal grants require a proposal narrative, budget and budget narrative, organizational capacity documentation, and letters of support. Contact the agency for the specific NOFO submission requirements.
💡 Tips for applicants
- Register for the August 27 informational webinar to understand priorities and ask clarifying questions before the September 27 deadline.
- Focus your proposal on measurable outcomes specific to veteran suicide prevention or opioid recovery services.
- Clearly detail your organization's experience serving veterans and existing partnerships with mental health or addiction treatment providers.
- Propose realistic implementation within 12 months and include a detailed budget aligned with your service timeline.
- Demonstrate how you'll track and report on program success, including retention rates and participant outcomes data.
⚠️ Common mistakes
Weak veteran population needs assessment or unclear connection to Virginia communities. Failing to address sustainability beyond the 12-month grant period. Unrealistic budgets or overly broad service proposals without specific population targets.
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