Homeless Veterans’ Reintegration Program (HVRP), Incarcerated Veterans’ Transition Program (IVTP), and the Homeless Women Veterans’ and Homeless Veterans’ with Children Reintegration Grant
🏛 Veterans Employment and Training Service
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Can you apply?
This grant is for organizations serving homeless or at-risk homeless veterans through employment and supportive services. Eligible applicants typically include nonprofits, community organizations, and workforce development agencies with experience in veteran services.
The program serves three populations: homeless veterans seeking employment, incarcerated veterans transitioning to the community, and homeless women veterans with children.
Applicants must provide case management, connect veterans to local supportive services, and offer or refer job training. Geographic scope is national, though individual grants support specific communities or regions.
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Key dates
- Sep 10, 2026 Applications open
- Mar 17, 2027 Application deadline in 182 days
- Jul 1, 2027 Project start
Program description
HVRP is an employment-focused, competitive federal grant program intended to enable veterans experiencing or at risk of homelessness to reach their full employment potential and obtain high-quality career outcomes. HVRP is aligned with the priorities set forth by the President’s Executive Orders to deliver comprehensive employment services to eligible veterans to assist these veterans in transitioning from homelessness to stable employment and to connect them with high-paying, skilled job opportunities that will shape the workforce of the future.
To help address the number of veterans who are homeless or at risk of becoming homeless, DOL/VETS requires HVRP grant recipients to provide services tailored to each veteran’s needs using a case management approach. Grant recipients must help connect veterans to supportive services available in their local communities. In addition, grant recipients must also help veterans successfully return to work by providing job training services that support their needs. This can be done by providing direct help or by creating a strong referral system that includes tools, resources, and partnerships that identify, find, prepare, and support veterans experiencing or at risk of homelessness so they can reach their full employment potential.
The HVRP website, the Prospective HVRP Applicant Resources website, and Veterans’ Program Letter 02-26 Homeless Veterans’ Recognition Program Requirements and Functions policy provide useful information about program requirements.
Questions regarding this Funding Opportunity Announcement (FOA) Forecast may be emailed to HVRPFOA@dol.gov; however, please note there is limited information that may be shared with the public, as this FOA is currently under development. We encourage prospective applicants and interested parties to use the Grants.gov subscription option to register for future updates provided for this particular FOA.
Who can apply
Eligible applicants
- 501(c)(3) Public Charity
- City / Municipal Government
- County Government
- Nonprofits
- Private University
- Public Authority
- Public University
- Small Business (SBA-defined)
- Special District
- State Government
- Tribal Nation
- Tribal Organization
- Workforce Development Program
Demographic focus
How to apply
Application links
Key dates & requirements
Required documents
- SF-424 (federal grant application form)
- Project Narrative/Proposal
- Budget and Budget Narrative
- Organizational capacity documentation
- Letters of support from partner organizations
- Data on veteran needs in service area
- Case management and employment service plan
Program contact
- 👤 HVRPFOA@dol.gov
- 📧 HVRPFOA@dol.gov
- 📞 HVRPFOA@dol.gov
Funding track record
Recent awards under CFDA 17.805 from the last 3 years — real organizations that won funding through this same program.
Top 10 Largest Recent Awards
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$18,497,506
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$5,223,700
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$4,797,150
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$3,611,001
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$3,303,821
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$3,130,255
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$2,727,853
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$2,702,639
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$2,024,278
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$1,720,261
Top States by Funding
- CA 23 awards $48.4M
- TX 12 awards $16.8M
- NY 8 awards $10.7M
- MD 7 awards $9.9M
- MN 4 awards $8.1M
Source: USAspending.gov — federal spending transparency. Data covers last 3 years.
Funding history
Annual funding for this program — Federal obligations (CFDA 17.805). How funding has trended year over year.
| 2024 | $62,065,286 | |
| 2025 | $65,478,152 | |
| 2026 est. | $65,500,000 |
FAQ
Who can apply for HVRP funding?
Organizations with expertise serving homeless or at-risk homeless veterans can apply. This typically includes nonprofits, community organizations, and workforce agencies.
What employment services must be provided?
Grantees must offer case management, connect veterans to local supportive services, and provide or refer job training aligned with each veteran's needs.
What is the award range?
Individual grants typically range from $150,000 to $500,000, depending on scope and need.
When is the deadline?
The deadline for the 2027 cycle is March 17, 2027. Check Grants.gov for updates on future application periods.
Is cost-sharing required?
No, this grant does not require matching funds or cost-sharing from applicants.
💡 Tips for applicants
- Demonstrate your organization's experience working with homeless or at-risk veterans. Strong track records increase competitiveness.
- Build partnerships with local employers, housing providers, and supportive service agencies before you apply. A strong referral network is essential.
- Focus your proposal on outcomes. Show how case management and job training will move veterans into stable employment.
- Address the specific needs of your target population. Tailor services for homeless women veterans or formerly incarcerated veterans if that's your focus.
- Start early. Gather letters of support and data on veteran needs in your service area well before the March deadline.
⚠️ Common mistakes
Weak partnerships or lack of demonstrated employer connections. Applicants must show real relationships with local job sources.
Vague case management plans. Reviewers want to see specific processes for assessment, service coordination, and employment tracking.
Insufficient focus on employment outcomes. This is an employment program, not just a services program. Jobs are the goal.
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