U.S. Department of Labor VETS Offers Homeless Veterans Reintegration Program (HVRP) Grants

Please note, in accordance with Section 18 of the Lobbying Disclosure Act of 1995 (Public Law 104-65) (2 U.S.C. 1611), non-profit entities incorporated under Internal Revenue Service Code Section 501(c) (4) that engage in lobbying activities are not eligible to receive Federal funds and grants. No activity, including awareness-raising and advocacy activities, may include fundraising for, or lobbying of, U.S. Federal, State or Local Governments (see OMB Circular A-122).

Eligible applicants will fall into one of the following categories:

• State and local WIBs, established under Sections 111 and 117 of the Workforce Investment Act.

• Public agencies, meaning any public agency of a state or of a general purpose political subdivision of a state that has the power to levy taxes and spend funds, as well as general corporate and police powers (this typically refers to cities and counties). A state agency may propose in its application to serve one or more of the jurisdictions located in its state. This does not preclude a city or county agency from submitting an application to serve its own jurisdiction.

• For-profit/commercial entities.

• Non-profit organizations (faith-based and community-based organizations). If claiming 501(c) (3) status, a current and valid Internal Revenue Service (IRS) statement indicating 501(c) (3) status approval must be submitted with the application or the application will be deemed non-responsive and it will not be evaluated. The IRS Statement should be an attachment to the Technical Proposal and it will not be counted toward the 50 page limit.

Please note, in accordance with Section 18 of the Lobbying Disclosure Act of 1995 (Public Law 104-65) (2 U.S.C. 1611), non-profit entities incorporated under Internal Revenue Service Code Section 501(c) (4) that engage in lobbying activities are not eligible to receive Federal funds and grants. No activity, including awareness-raising and advocacy activities, may include fundraising for, or lobbying of, U.S. Federal, State or Local Governments (see OMB Circular A-122).

Eligible applicants will fall into one of the following categories:

• State and local WIBs, established under Sections 111 and 117 of the Workforce Investment Act.

• Public agencies, meaning any public agency of a state or of a general purpose political subdivision of a state that has the power to levy taxes and spend funds, as well as general corporate and police powers (this typically refers to cities and counties). A state agency may propose in its application to serve one or more of the jurisdictions located in its state. This does not preclude a city or county agency from submitting an application to serve its own jurisdiction.

• For-profit/commercial entities.

• Non-profit organizations (faith-based and community-based organizations). If claiming 501(c) (3) status, a current and valid Internal Revenue Service (IRS) statement indicating 501(c) (3) status approval must be submitted with the application or the application will be deemed non-responsive and it will not be evaluated. The IRS Statement should be an attachment to the Technical Proposal and it will not be counted toward the 50 page limit.

Please note, in accordance with Section 18 of the Lobbying Disclosure Act of 1995 (Public Law 104-65) (2 U.S.C. 1611), non-profit entities incorporated under Internal Revenue Service Code Section 501(c) (4) that engage in lobbying activities are not eligible to receive Federal funds and grants. No activity, including awareness-raising and advocacy activities, may include fundraising for, or lobbying of, U.S. Federal, State or Local Governments (see OMB Circular A-122).

Eligible applicants will fall into one of the following categories:

• State and local WIBs, established under Sections 111 and 117 of the Workforce Investment Act.

• Public agencies, meaning any public agency of a state or of a general purpose political subdivision of a state that has the power to levy taxes and spend funds, as well as general corporate and police powers (this typically refers to cities and counties). A state agency may propose in its application to serve one or more of the jurisdictions located in its state. This does not preclude a city or county agency from submitting an application to serve its own jurisdiction.

• For-profit/commercial entities.

• Non-profit organizations (faith-based and community-based organizations). If claiming 501(c) (3) status, a current and valid Internal Revenue Service (IRS) statement indicating 501(c) (3) status approval must be submitted with the application or the application will be deemed non-responsive and it will not be evaluated. The IRS Statement should be an attachment to the Technical Proposal and it will not be counted toward the 50 page limit.

Please note, in accordance with Section 18 of the Lobbying Disclosure Act of 1995 (Public Law 104-65) (2 U.S.C. 1611), non-profit entities incorporated under Internal Revenue Service Code Section 501(c) (4) that engage in lobbying activities are not eligible to receive Federal funds and grants. No activity, including awareness-raising and advocacy activities, may include fundraising for, or lobbying of, U.S. Federal, State or Local Governments (see OMB Circular A-122).

Eligible applicants will fall into one of the following categories:

• State and local WIBs, established under Sections 111 and 117 of the Workforce Investment Act.

• Public agencies, meaning any public agency of a state or of a general purpose political subdivision of a state that has the power to levy taxes and spend funds, as well as general corporate and police powers (this typically refers to cities and counties). A state agency may propose in its application to serve one or more of the jurisdictions located in its state. This does not preclude a city or county agency from submitting an application to serve its own jurisdiction.

• For-profit/commercial entities.

• Non-profit organizations (faith-based and community-based organizations). If claiming 501(c) (3) status, a current and valid Internal Revenue Service (IRS) statement indicating 501(c) (3) status approval must be submitted with the application or the application will be deemed non-responsive and it will not be evaluated. The IRS Statement should be an attachment to the Technical Proposal and it will not be counted toward the 50 page limit.

Please note, in accordance with Section 18 of the Lobbying Disclosure Act of 1995 (Public Law 104-65) (2 U.S.C. 1611), non-profit entities incorporated under Internal Revenue Service Code Section 501(c) (4) that engage in lobbying activities are not eligible to receive Federal funds and grants. No activity, including awareness-raising and advocacy activities, may include fundraising for, or lobbying of, U.S. Federal, State or Local Governments (see OMB Circular A-122).

Eligible applicants will fall into one of the following categories:

• State and local WIBs, established under Sections 111 and 117 of the Workforce Investment Act.

• Public agencies, meaning any public agency of a state or of a general purpose political subdivision of a state that has the power to levy taxes and spend funds, as well as general corporate and police powers (this typically refers to cities and counties). A state agency may propose in its application to serve one or more of the jurisdictions located in its state. This does not preclude a city or county agency from submitting an application to serve its own jurisdiction.

• For-profit/commercial entities.

• Non-profit organizations (faith-based and community-based organizations). If claiming 501(c) (3) status, a current and valid Internal Revenue Service (IRS) statement indicating 501(c) (3) status approval must be submitted with the application or the application will be deemed non-responsive and it will not be evaluated. The IRS Statement should be an attachment to the Technical Proposal and it will not be counted toward the 50 page limit.

Successful applicants will propose programs that expedite the reintegration of eligible homeless veterans into the labor force by providing job placement services, job training, counseling, supportive services, and other assistance. There is no prescribed or mandatory model for applicants to specifically adhere to; however, applicants must address all of the operational, administrative, and financial requirements described within this solicitation. Successful applicants will have demonstrated the ability to address the universal challenges as well as the local or regional problems that have contributed to veteran homelessness and have prevented these veterans from stabilizing their lives and reentering the workforce.

Under this solicitation, VETS anticipates that up to $15 million will be available for Urban and Non-Urban grants with awards ranging from a minimum of $100,000 to a maximum award of $300,000 for Urban grants and a minimum award of $100,000 to maximum award of $200,000 for Non-Urban grants. Applications submitted outside of these ranges will be considered non-responsive and not be reviewed. VETS expects to award grants in both the Urban and Non-Urban categories, however, the actual number of grants to be awarded in each category will be announced after selections are made as the grants are awarded based on the merit of the applications and the financial amounts proposed by the pool of successful applicants. Applicants must clearly identify the funding category for which they are applying. The Grant Officer reserves the right to negotiate proposed funding amounts and geographic service delivery areas under each of the designated funding categories.

This notice contains all the necessary information and forms to apply for grant funding under the HVRP. There may be future addenda to this solicitation published on www.grants.gov and on the VETS website. All applicants are responsible for checking www.grants.gov and the VETS website regularly to ensure that they have all of the latest information regarding any updates to this solicitation.