The National Veterans’ Technical Assistance Center HVRP Program Guide
The Program Guide was developed by NVTAC, in partnership with DOL/VETS, with the goal of creating a comprehensive resource to support the successful implementation of HVRP. It is intended as a start-up guide for new programs and staff, a reference document for experienced programs, and a collection of best practices and lessons learned. Therefore, it is a living document that will be expanded and updated over time. The Program Guide is intended to be consistent with all regulations and guidance related to HVRP. However, if any discrepancies exist, the most current policies and guidance take precedence.
2025 HVRP Grant Recipient Program Guide (nvtac.org, PDF)
Glossary of Terms
Learn the definition, meaning, and application of HVRP terminology.
Acronym Desk Aid
List of terms and other abbreviations you will find in the HVRP.
HVRP Grant Recipient National Archive Requests for DD-214 Desk Aid
This desk aid provides information on instances where grant recipients can accept the NA Form 13038, Certification of Military Service, in lieu of the DD-214.
HVRP Grant Recipient National Archive Requests for DD-214 Desk Aid (PDF)
Award Amendment Forms and Documents Desk Guide
This desk guide provides useful and necessary information for submitting amendments in accordance with VPL 04-24.
HVRP Award Amendment Forms and Documents Desk Guide (PDF)
Quarterly Performance Report Desk Guide
This desk guide provides useful and necessary information for the HVRP performance.
HVRP Quarterly Performance Report Desk Guide (PDF)
Cybersecurity Tips for DOL Grant Recipients
Be Cyber Aware! Safeguard your grant information using the tips in this one-pager that the Department of Labor developed for all grant recipients.
DOL Grantee Cybersecurity Tips (PDF)
Grant Closeout Frequently Asked Questions
The Uniform Guidance found at 2 C.F.R. Part 200 requires federal awarding agencies to close out each grant. But what does that mean, and what are the grant recipients’ closeout obligations? This FAQ addresses those questions and many more.
Cash vs. Accrual Desk Aid
VETS requires HVRP recipients to report on the accrual basis of accounting, but why, and how is that different from reporting on the cash basis? This short desk aid provides an overview and side-by-side comparison as well as links to a few carefully curated in-depth resources.
Cash vs. Accrual Desk Aid (PDF)
Stevens Amendment Desk Aid
All federal grant recipients must follow the so-called Stevens Amendment, but there are surprisingly few explanations available. This Q&A-style desk aid clarifies the expectations and includes HVRP-specific examples of compliant disclosure statements to help states understand how to notify the public about their program’s funding sources.
Stevens Amendment Desk Aid (PDF)
VETS Grantee Reporting System
DOL/VETS uses the VETS Grantee Reporting System for collecting, managing and reporting program data. All VETS HVRP grant recipients must use VGRS to complete their quarterly performance requirements.
GrantSolutions
GrantSolutions is the official grants management system for DOL supporting the activities and correspondence needs during the lifecycle of a grant – from pre-award planning through application, award, and closeout. GrantSolutions is a single system where grant applicants, grant recipients, and federal staff can perform and monitor the status of their respective grants management activities. GrantSolutions does not provide Payment disbursement processes and does not accept quarterly Federal Financial Reports (FFRs).
Payment Management System
The Payment Management System (PMS) is a shared service provider designed to process grant payments. PMS provides grant recipients with cash management services, centralized payment services, personal grant accounting support, and Financial Reporting Support.