Prospective HVRP Applicant Resources

Please note: The 2026 Funding Opportunity Announcement is now closed as of March 13, 2026.

This page is intended to provide prospective applicants to the U.S. Department of Labor Veterans’ Employment and Training Services Homeless Veterans’ Reintegration Program Funding Opportunity Announcement with information and resources to complete their application process. HVRP is an employment-focused competitive grant program designed to give America’s veterans experiencing homelessness the ability to reach their full employment potential and obtain high-quality career outcomes. If your organization has experience providing veteran and/or employment-related services, you may be interested in applying for this HVRP grant.

2026 Homeless Veterans’ Reintegration Program Bidders’ Conference for the 2027 Funding Opportunity Announcement

Recording | Slides

2026 Homeless Veterans’ Reintegration Program Funding Opportunity Announcement

• • • • FOA–VETS-26-01 Announcement
      • Attachment-A: VETS-704 Abstract-Planned Goals Continued
      • Attachment-B: Budget Narrative Template
      • Attachment-C: Chart of Past Performance
      • Attachment-D: Financial System Risk Assessment

2026 Homeless Veterans’ Reintegration Program Funding Opportunity Announcement Amendments

The Program Year 2026 HVRP FOA has been amended. The FOA Amendments, highlighting the changes by FOA section, are available on Grants.gov and below:

• • • • Amendment One, published under Synopsis 5 on January 30, 2026, applies to U.S. Territory and Possession applicants only.
        • • • U.S. Territories and Possessions are not required to provide a PDF printout of the StatsAmerica Big Radius Tool referenced in Section IV.D.1.b. Validation of 50 continuous driving mile radius for each physical location and Section VI.A. Responsiveness Review. Omission of this printout will not result in disqualification of your application.
            • However, U.S. Territories and Possessions must adhere to all other stipulations outlined in the FOA, including requirements related to the 50 continuous driving mile radius specified in Section IV.C.1. Statement of Need.
            • All other applicants must provide a PDF printout of the StatsAmerica Big Radius Tool referenced in Section IV.D.1.b. Validation of 50 continuous driving mile radius for each physical location and Section VI.A. Responsiveness Review. Omission of this printout will result in disqualification of your application.
      • Amendment Two, published under Synopsis 6 on February 9, 2026, provides an updated hyperlink to the Veterans’ Employment and Training Services Application guide.

Helpful Links for Applicants to Prepare for the Upcoming Funding Opportunity Announcement

Financial System Risk Assessment Form
U.S. DOL Employment and Training Administration FOA: Financial System Risk Assessment

System for Award Management
All U.S. DOL VETS funding recipients must have and maintain an active SAM.gov registration from the time of FOA application through the end of the grant’s period of performance.

Grants.gov
Houses information on over 1,000 grant programs and VETS grant applications for federal grant-making agencies.

Grants.gov Quick Start Guide for Applicants
Prospective applicants can use this guide to help register and apply for grants using Grants.gov.

Introduction to Grants.gov Video Series
Learn about the complete Grants.gov application process, from registration to finding the HVRP FOA to applying for the FOA with Grants.gov Workspace.

Login.gov
A single sign-on solution for U.S. government websites. A Login.gov account is required to create an account on Grants.gov.

Apprenticeship.gov
The one-stop source to connect career seekers, employers, and education partners with apprenticeship resources. Discover Registered Apprenticeships across industries, how programs are started by employers, and how to become an apprentice.

U.S. DOL VETS Service Delivery Area Saturation Map
The Saturation Map represents every Department of Housing and Urban Development Continuum of Care served by HVRP grant recipients. Each CoC is represented by a color that indicates the saturation level, which is calculated by dividing the total number of HVRP grant recipients’ annual planned enrollments in the CoC by the number of veterans experiencing homelessness in the CoC from the Housing and Urban Development Point-in-Time Count.

Point-in-Time Count
The Point-in-Time Count is a count of sheltered and unsheltered people experiencing homelessness on a single night in January. Housing and Urban Development requires that CoC conduct an annual count of people experiencing homelessness who are sheltered in emergency shelter, transitional housing, and Safe Havens on a single night. CoC also must conduct a count of unsheltered people experiencing homelessness every other year (odd numbered years). Each count is planned, coordinated, and carried out locally.

Point-in-Time Count Office Hours
The webinars explain the data and methodology guide.

Standard Forms-424 Family
The Standard Forms 424 Form Families represent the government-wide standard data sets and forms for grant application packages, which were developed in partnership with federal grant-making agencies and the applicant community.

Indirect Cost 101 Webinar
In this National Veterans’ Training Institute webinar, U.S. DOL staff review updates to the Uniform Guidance impacting indirect costs; review general information around indirect costs including the different types of costs, allocation base, indirect cost rate, cost allocation plan, and indirect cost proposals due date; and discuss elements of reimbursement including reimbursement of indirect costs via a Rate and a Cost Allocation Plan, and the post-closeout adjustments.

VETS Grantee Reporting System
The VETS Grantee Reporting System is the quarterly reporting system for all HVRP grant recipients.

HVRP Quarterly Performance Reporting Desk Guide
Guidance on completing required HVRP quarterly reports.

U.S. DOL VETS Policy Guidance
All HVRP policy and guidance.

HVRP Glossary of Terms
Defines the terms used in operating an HVRP grant.

Stand Down Grant Information
The U.S. DOL VETS awards Stand Down funding through HVRP on an annual basis, pending funding reauthorization.

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