How to Apply

The Department of Labor’s Veterans’ Employment and Training Services (DOL-VETS) announces the HVRP Funding Opportunity Announcement (FOA) annually. Search and apply for an HVRP Federal Financial Assistance award at Grants.gov.

Selected Applicants will provide HVRP services for a three-year period of performance, beginning July 1 of the year they applied.

Search Funding Opportunities

Enter “HVRP” in the search box to view historical FOAs. 

Application Guide for DOL-VETS HVRP FOA: The application guide explains the standard requirements for DOL-VETS FOA. It provides supplemental application information. The requirements in the guide must be followed when applying for the HVRP grant, and when administering the award.

DOL-VETS Application Guide

Who Can Apply

If your organization has experience providing veteran and/or employment-related services, you may be interested in applying for this HVRP grant.

Applications for funds will be accepted from:

  • Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education
  • County governments
  • Nonprofits that do not have a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education
  • Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized)
  • City or township governments
  • Native American tribal organizations (other than federally recognized tribal governments)
  • Public and State controlled institutions of higher education
  • Small businesses
  • State governments
  • For profit organizations other than small businesses
  • Special district governments
  • Public housing authorities/Indian housing authorities
  • Private institutions of higher education
  • The following U.S. Territories or Possessions are eligible to apply: Puerto Rico, U.S. Virgin Islands, and Guam, as these are the only U.S. Territories or Possessions that have an active Continuum of Care, American Job Center, and a 2025 HUD Point in Time count for homeless veterans.
  • Native American Tribally Designated Organizations
  • State and Local Workforce Development Boards (SWDBs/LWDBs) established under the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA)
  • Faith-based Organizations

Applicants must have a familiarity with the area and population to be served and have the ability to administer an effective program.

Assistance with Application Process

The National Veterans’ Technical Assistance Center (NVTAC) has a webpage dedicated to providing FOA information and resources for completion of the application process. Please check out the Prospective HVRP Applicant Resources page (NVTAC.org) on the NVTAC website.