Staff Sergeant Fox Suicide Prevention Grant Program Funding Opportunity

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Description

The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) offers funding through the Staff Sergeant Fox Suicide Prevention Grant Program (SSG Fox SPGP) to support community-based organizations in delivering suicide prevention services to Veterans and their families. The program aims to reduce Veteran suicide risk by improving mental health, well-being, financial stability, and social support through primarily non-clinical services. Grants are intended to enhance outreach, provide baseline mental health screening, connect individuals to VA and community resources, and address emergent needs that may contribute to suicide risk.

The SSG Fox SPGP is part of a broader public health approach, combining community-based prevention with clinical care linkages, and is authorized under the Commander John Scott Hannon Veterans Mental Health Care Improvement Act of 2019.

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Due Dates

• Application Deadline: July 18, 2025
• Award Period Start: On or after September 30, 2025 (pending Congressional reauthorization and appropriations)

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Funding Amount

• Award Ceiling: $750,000 per organization per year
• Award Floor: $100,000 per organization per year
• Award Duration: 1 year, with the option to renew for an additional year based on performance and funding availability
• Total Program Funding: Congress has authorized up to $174 million for the program

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Eligibility

Eligible applicants include organizations that meet the definition of an eligible entity under section 201(q)(3) of the Commander John Scott Hannon Veterans Mental Health Care Improvement Act of 2019. This includes:

• Incorporated private institutions or foundations (with no part of net earnings benefiting any individual and a governing board overseeing suicide prevention services)
• Corporations wholly owned by such institutions or foundations
• Indian tribes
• Community-based organizations capable of networking with local civic organizations, regional health systems, and other relevant settings
• State or local governments

Eligible individuals are generally Veterans at risk of suicide, including those with other than honorable discharge status and those who served in combat theaters, as defined in 38 U.S.C. 101(2), 1720I(b), and 1712A(a)(1)(C)(i)-(iv).

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Application Process

• Applications must be submitted by July 18, 2025.
• Detailed program requirements and application instructions are available in 38 CFR Part 78.
• The SSG Fox SPGP Program Guide provides comprehensive guidance for applicants.
• No cost sharing or matching is required.
• Applications are submitted via Grants.gov.

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Additional Information

• Grants support a wide range of non-clinical suicide prevention services, including:

  • Outreach and identification of at-risk individuals
  • Baseline mental health screening (required for participants 18+)
  • Education for families and communities
  • Emergency clinical services
  • Case management and peer support
  • Assistance with VA and other benefits
  • Support for emergent needs (health care, daily living, financial counseling, transportation, legal services, child care, etc.)
  • Nontraditional and innovative approaches as approved by VA

• VA may prioritize funding for organizations serving rural areas, tribal lands, U.S. territories, areas with high minority or women Veteran populations, or high call volumes to the Veterans Crisis Line.

• Faith-based organizations are eligible but must comply with federal requirements regarding religious activities and nondiscrimination.

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External Links

• SSG Fox Suicide Prevention Grant Program (VA official site)
• Grants.gov Opportunity Listing
• SSG Fox SPGP Program Guide (PDF)
• 38 CFR Part 78 – Program Regulations
• Hannon Act Fact Sheet (PDF)
• List of Current Grantees (PDF)

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Contact Information

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