OpportunityTitle: Homeless Veterans&#8217; Reintegration Program (HVRP), Incarcerated Veterans Transition Program (IVTP) and the Homeless Female Veterans&#8217; and Homeless Veterans&#8217; with Families Program (HFVVWF)
CategoryExplanation: Veterans&#8217; Employment and Training Service
AdditionalInformationOnEligibility: The following organizations are eligible to apply:&#8226; State Government&#8226; County Government&#8226; City or Township Government&#8226; Special District Government&#8226; Regional Organization&#8226; U.S. Territory or Possession&#8226; Public/State Controlled Institution of Higher Education&#8226; Private Institution of Higher Education&#8226; Indian/Native American Tribal Government (Federally Recognized)&#8226; Indian/Native American Tribal Government (Other than Federally Recognized)&#8226; Indian/Native American Tribally Designated Organization&#8226; Public and Indian Housing&#8226; Nonprofit Organization with IRS 501(c)(3) Status&#8226; For profit/commercial entities&#8226; State and Local Workforce Development Boards (SWDBs/LWDBs) established under the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA)&#8226; Other State and Local Government Agencies
Description: The U.S. Department of Labor (DOL), Veterans&#8217; Employment and Training Service (VETS), announces the availability of approximately $12 million in grant funds authorized under Title 38 of United States Code (U.S.C.), Sections 2021 and 2023. You may apply for a 12-month grant. The grant period of performance is July 1, 2017, to June 30, 2018. We anticipate awarding approximately $12 million in different communities throughout the country. The maximum limit for an individual award is $500,000. Please note that an applicant operating an HVRP grant during July 1, 2016, through June 30, 2017, must plan in its application to provide follow-up services for former program participants using funds made available under this solicitation.The purpose of these funds is to conduct programs to provide job training, counseling, placement, and related services to expedite the reintegration of homeless and incarcerated veterans (eligible veterans) into the labor force. As the applicant, you are encouraged to design programs that address the employment challenges faced by eligible veterans in consultation with industry, employers, and employer associations to identify the skills needed for in-demand jobs and careers.
GrantorContactEmailDescription: Hoek.Ashley.A@dol.gov
GrantorContactText: Ashley Hoek &lt;br/&gt;Grants Management Specialist &lt;br/&gt;Hoek.Ashley.A@dol.gov
CloseDateExplanation: Applications must be received no later than 4:00:00 p.m. Eastern Time.