Staff Sergeant Parker Gordon Fox Suicide Prevention Grant Program
This VA grant funds community organizations to deliver outreach, support, and evidence-based suicide prevention services for veterans and their families, with a focus on underserved and high-risk populations.
Funder: Department of Veterans Affairs
Due Dates: June 12, 2026 (Full application deadline, 4:59 p.m. ET)
Funding Amounts: Up to $750,000 per award; minimum $100,000; $111 million total program funding for FY27; one-year budget period, renewable annually.
Summary: Supports organizations providing or coordinating suicide prevention services for veterans and their families through community-based initiatives.
Key Information: No cost sharing or match required; both new and renewal applicants eligible.
Description
The Staff Sergeant Parker Gordon Fox Suicide Prevention Grant Program (SSG Fox SPGP) is a Department of Veterans Affairs initiative focused on reducing veteran suicide by supporting community-based organizations that deliver or coordinate suicide prevention services. The program aims to reach veterans and their families—especially those not yet engaged with VA services—through a blend of outreach, non-clinical support, and evidence-based mental health strategies. Eligible organizations can apply for funding to provide a range of services, including mental health screenings, case management, peer support, emergency clinical services, benefits assistance, and innovative prevention approaches. The program prioritizes underserved, rural, tribal, and high-risk communities.
