This federal grant funds programs that help homeless and at-risk veterans—including women and those with children—secure stable, high-quality employment through tailored job training and support services.
Funder: Veterans Employment and Training Service
Due Dates (Anticipated): March 2027 (Application deadline)
Funding Amounts: $150,000–$500,000 per award; estimated $12 million across 31 awards
Summary: Supports employment services, job training, and community service connections for veterans experiencing or at risk of homelessness.
Key Information: Applicants must maintain a physical location in their proposed Service Delivery Area.
The U.S. Department of Labor’s Veterans Employment and Training Service (DOL/VETS) administers this competitive, employment-focused grant opportunity to help veterans experiencing or at risk of homelessness achieve stable employment and high-quality career outcomes. The opportunity collectively covers the Homeless Veterans’ Reintegration Program (HVRP), Incarcerated Veterans’ Transition Program (IVTP), and Homeless Women Veterans’ and Homeless Veterans’ with Children Reintegration Grant Program (HWVHVWC).
Recipients must use individualized case management, connect veterans with local supportive services, and provide job training that supports their return to work. Services may be delivered directly or through referral systems and partnerships. Activities include career exploration, career technical training, and job placement, with the goal of securing employment in high-demand occupations at wages consistent with the relevant market.