VA Homeless Providers Grant and Per Diem Program
The VA Homeless Providers Grant and Per Diem Program funds community organizations to deliver transitional housing and support services that help homeless Veterans achieve permanent housing and stability.
Funder: Department of Veterans Affairs
Due Dates (Anticipated): February 2027 (Full application deadline, projected)
Funding Amounts: Typical awards up to $3,800,000 over three years; total program funding estimated at $262.8M in FY26; per diem rates apply.
Summary: Funds community organizations to provide transitional housing and supportive services that help homeless Veterans achieve permanent housing and stability.
Key Information: This is a forecasted/anticipated opportunity; all dates are projected and subject to change.
Description
The VA Homeless Providers Grant and Per Diem (GPD) Program is the Department of Veterans Affairs’ primary initiative to support community-based organizations in delivering transitional housing and comprehensive supportive services to Veterans experiencing homelessness. Since 1994, the GPD Program has funded organizations to provide a range of housing models and wraparound services, with the goal of helping Veterans move toward permanent housing, increase their income and skills, and achieve greater self-determination. The program supports various grant types, including Per Diem Only (PDO), Transition in Place (TIP), Special Need, Case Management, and Capital grants, each designed to address specific needs and populations within the Veteran community.
