Staff Sergeant Fox Suicide Prevention Grant Program Funding Opportunity
🏛 Office of Suicide Prevention
Can you apply?
This grant is for community-based organizations, nonprofits, tribal nations, and state/local government agencies serving Veterans and Active-Duty Service Members at risk of suicide.
Eligible applicants include 501(c)(3) nonprofits, Indian tribes, Alaska Natives, state/local governments, and community-based organizations that network with local civic and health systems. Organizations must be able to directly provide or coordinate non-clinical suicide prevention services.
Services may include case management, peer support, linkage to VA care, emergency clinical services, faith-based approaches, and innovative prevention programs. The program targets Veterans previously disconnected from VA services and their family members.
This grant is for community-based organizations, nonprofits, tribal nations, and state/local government agencies serving Veterans and Active-Duty Service Members at risk of suicide.
Eligible applicants include 501(c)(3) nonprofits, Indian tribes, Alaska Natives, state/local governments, and community-based organizations that network with local civic and health systems. Organizations must be able to directly provide or coordinate non-clinical suicide prevention services.
Services may include case management, peer support, linkage to VA care, emergency clinical services, faith-based approaches, and innovative prevention programs. The program targets Veterans previously disconnected from VA services and their family members.
Program description
Description: The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) is announcing the availability of funds for new and renewing suicide prevention grants under the Staff Sergeant Fox Suicide Prevention Grant Program (SSG Fox SPGP) for services in Federal Fiscal Year (FY) 2027.
The SSG Fox SPGP directs efforts to reduce Veteran suicide by awarding grants to community-based organizations to directly provide or coordinate the provision of primarily non-clinical suicide prevention services to eligible individuals and their families. Eligible individuals include certain Veterans and Active-Duty Service Members as defined by statute and regulations. Veteran suicide risk is reduced by services that improve mental health status, well-being, financial stability, and social support. Services provided by grantees may include case management, peer support, linkage to VA care and benefits, emergency clinical services, faith-based or innovative approaches. Most Veterans who die by suicide were not engaged with VA in the years prior to their deaths. This program addresses a critical gap by engaging and serving Veterans at risk for suicide who were previously out of VA’s reach and their family members.
These grants support the President’s commitment to increase the excellence of and options for care, benefits, and services for veterans, as well as improve the delivery and quality of the Department’s healthcare services in a more efficient and effective manner to support veterans, as demonstrated in Executive Order 14296 – Keeping Promises to Veterans and Establishing a National Center for Warrior Independence.
This NOFO contains information concerning the SSG Fox SPGP, the grant application process, and the amount of funding available. For detailed program information and requirements, see 38 C.F.R. Part 78.
Who can apply
Eligible applicants
Demographic focus
Details
This grant is for community-based organizations, nonprofits, tribal nations, and state/local government agencies serving Veterans and Active-Duty Service Members at risk of suicide.
Eligible applicants include 501(c)(3) nonprofits, Indian tribes, Alaska Natives, state/local governments, and community-based organizations that network with local civic and health systems. Organizations must be able to directly provide or coordinate non-clinical suicide prevention services.
Services may include case management, peer support, linkage to VA care, emergency clinical services, faith-based approaches, and innovative prevention programs. The program targets Veterans previously disconnected from VA services and their family members.
How to apply
Application links
Required documents
- Standard federal grant application form (SF-424 or equivalent)
- Project narrative/proposal
- Budget and budget justification
- Organizational documentation (Articles of Incorporation, IRS 501(c)(3) determination letter if applicable)
- Evidence of partnerships with local health systems and civic organizations
- Letters of support from collaborating organizations and VA partners
Program contact
- 👤 Michelle B Kuntz Reporting Coordinator
- 📧 VASSGFoxGrants@va.gov
- 📞 2162170726
Funding track record
Recent awards under CFDA 64.055 from the last 3 years — real organizations that won funding through this same program.
Top 10 Largest Recent Awards
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$750,000
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$750,000
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$750,000
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$750,000
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$750,000
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$750,000
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$750,000
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$750,000
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$750,000
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$750,000
Top States by Funding
- NY 11 awards $8.3M
- NC 6 awards $4.5M
- WA 6 awards $4.5M
- OK 5 awards $3.8M
- TX 5 awards $3.8M
Source: USAspending.gov — federal spending transparency. Data covers last 3 years.
Funding history
Annual funding for this program — Federal obligations (CFDA 64.055). How funding has trended year over year.
| 2024 | $58,361,181 | |
| 2025 | $20,837,858 | |
| 2026 est. | $45,000,000 |
FAQ
Who is eligible to apply for this grant?
501(c)(3) nonprofits, tribal nations, state/local governments, and community-based organizations can apply. Your organization must be able to provide or coordinate suicide prevention services to Veterans and Active-Duty Service Members.
What types of services can we provide with this funding?
Services include case management, peer support, linkage to VA benefits and care, emergency clinical services, faith-based approaches, and innovative suicide prevention programs.
What is the award range?
Grants range from $100,000 to $750,000 per award. The total funding pool is $111 million.
Is cost-sharing required?
No. This is a non-matching grant, so you do not need to provide cost-sharing.
What is the application deadline?
The deadline is June 12, 2026. This is a fixed deadline, not rolling.
💡 Tips for applicants
- Clearly demonstrate how your organization networks with local civic organizations, regional health systems, and VA partners to reach at-risk Veterans.
- Show that you can serve Veterans who were previously disconnected from VA services. Document strategies to engage and build trust.
- Include letters of support from VA medical centers, community health partners, and other stakeholders in your service area.
- Frame your approach using the program's four pillars: mental health, well-being, financial stability, and social support.
- Detail your organizational capacity to provide case management, peer support, or other evidence-based suicide prevention services to this population.
⚠️ Common mistakes
Applying as an organization that lacks demonstrated partnerships with local health systems and civic organizations. Proposing primarily clinical services instead of community-based prevention and coordination. Failing to show how your services will reach Veterans historically disconnected from VA.
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