This grant, offered by the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) under the Supportive Services for Veteran Families (SSVF) Program, is designed to provide critical funding for supportive services to low-income veteran families. The VA is announcing the availability of these funds to prevent homelessness and rapidly re-house veteran families in need. This Notice of Funding Availability (NOFA) outlines comprehensive information regarding the SSVF Program, detailing the processes for both initial and renewal grant applications, as well as the total amount of funding available. Eligible organizations can apply to secure financial support aimed at delivering essential services, fostering stability and well-being for those who have served and their families.
Opportunity ID: 205153
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | VA-SSVF-2013 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | VA Supportive Services for Veteran Families Program |
| Opportunity Category: | Discretionary |
| Opportunity Category Explanation: | CategoryExplanation |
| Funding Instrument Type: | Grant |
| Category of Funding Activity: | Housing |
| Category Explanation: | – |
| Expected Number of Awards: | 450 |
| Assistance Listings: | 64.033 — VA Supportive Services for Veteran Families Program |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | No |
| Version: | Synopsis 1 |
| Posted Date: | Oct 31, 2012 |
| Last Updated Date: | – |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | Feb 01, 2013 Applications for initial and renewal supportive services grants under the SSVF Program must be received by the SSVF Program Office by 4:00 p.m. Eastern Time on February 1, 2013. In the interest of fairness to all competing applicants, this deadline is firm as to date and hour, and VA will treat as ineligible for consideration any application that is received after the deadline. Applicants should take this practice into account and make early submission of their materials to avoid any risk of loss of eligibility brought about by unanticipated delays, computer service outages, or other delivery-related problems. |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Feb 01, 2013 Applications for initial and renewal supportive services grants under the SSVF Program must be received by the SSVF Program Office by 4:00 p.m. Eastern Time on February 1, 2013. In the interest of fairness to all competing applicants, this deadline is firm as to date and hour, and VA will treat as ineligible for consideration any application that is received after the deadline. Applicants should take this practice into account and make early submission of their materials to avoid any risk of loss of eligibility brought about by unanticipated delays, computer service outages, or other delivery-related problems. |
| Archive Date: | Feb 04, 2013 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | $300,000,000 |
| Award Ceiling: | $2,000,000 |
| Award Floor: | $0 |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education |
| Additional Information on Eligibility: | As set forth in § 62.2 of the Final Rule, the definition of these entities are as follows: Private non-profit organization means any of the following: (1) An incorporated private institution or foundation that: (i) Has no part of the net earnings that inure to the benefit of any member, founder, contributor, or individual; (ii) Has a governing board that is responsible for the operation of the supportive services provided under this part; and (iii) Is approved by VA as to financial responsibility. (2) A for-profit limited partnership, the sole general partner of which is an organization meeting the requirements of paragraphs (1)(i), (ii) and (iii) of this definition. (3) A corporation wholly owned and controlled by an organization meeting the requirements of paragraphs (1)(i), (ii), and (iii) of this definition. (4) A tribally designated housing entity (as defined in section 4 of the Native American Housing Assistance and Self-Determination Act of 1996 (25 U.S.C. 4103)). Consumer cooperative has the meaning given such term in section 202 of the Housing Act of 1959 (12 U.S.C. 1701q). |
Additional Information
| Agency Name: | VA Office of Mental Health |
| Description: | The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) is announcing the availability of funds for supportive services grants under the SSVF Program. This Notice of Funding Availability (NOFA) contains information concerning the Supportive Services for Veteran Families (SSVF) Program, initial and renewal supportive services grant application processes, and amount of funding available. The Funding Opportunity Number is VASSVF 120112. The Catalog of Federal Domestic Assistance Number is 62.033. |
| Link to Additional Information: | SSVF Program Webpage |
| Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
John Kuhn, SSVF Director
877-737-0111 Email:ssvf@va.gov |
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