Announcement of Stand Down Grants
The Department of Labor offers grants up to $10,000 to support local events providing employment, social, and health services to homeless veterans, with higher funding available for disaster-impacted areas.
Funder: U.S. Department of Labor, Veterans’ Employment and Training Service
Due Dates: Rolling through September 30, 2026 (apply ≥90 days before event)
Funding Amounts: Up to $7,000 (one-day event) | Up to $10,000 (multi-day event) | Up to $50,000 (in federally declared disaster areas)
Summary: Supports local Stand Down events providing employment, social, and health services to veterans experiencing or at risk of homelessness.
Key Information: Noncompetitive, first-come, first-served; awards subject to funding availability.
Description
The U.S. Department of Labor’s Veterans’ Employment and Training Service (VETS) offers funding to support Stand Down events—community-based interventions designed to help veterans experiencing homelessness or at risk of homelessness. These events provide a wide array of services including employment support, health screenings, housing referrals, and other social services. Stand Down events are collaborative efforts involving federal, state, and local agencies, as well as community organizations, to help veterans regain self-sufficiency and reenter the workforce.
