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.

Apply for an HVRP grant (Grants.gov)

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

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:

  • Nonprofit organizations, with or without 501(c)(3) status with the IRS
  • Faith-based Organizations
  • Federally recognized Native American governments
  • Native American organizations, other than federally recognized tribal governments
  • State, county, city, township or special district governments, including U.S. territories or Possessions
  • State and Local Workforce Development Boards established under the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act
  • Public housing authorities/Indian housing authorities
  • Other state and local government agencies
  • Public, private and state-controlled institutions of higher education
  • Small businesses and for-profit 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.