Opportunity Information: Apply for VA GPD FY13 VAN NOFA
Apply for VA GPD FY13 VAN NOFA
- The Homeless Providers Grant and Per Diem Program in the transportation sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "VA Grant and Per Diem Program FY13 Van NOFA" and is now available to receive applicants.
- Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 64.024 VA Homeless Providers Grant and Per Diem Program.
- This funding opportunity was created on May 16, 2013 and posted on May 16, 2013.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Jun 28, 2013. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- The funding agency has allocated a total of $2,000,000.00 to eligible and selected applicants.
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $35,000.00 in funding.
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 60 candidate(s).
- Eligible applicants include: City or township governments County governments Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized) Public housing authorities/Indian housing authorities Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education State governments.
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Opportunity Summary:
The VA Grant and Per Diem (GPD) Program FY13 Van NOFA is a discretionary grant opportunity released by the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs under the Homeless Providers Grant and Per Diem Program (CFDA 64.024). Its purpose is narrowly focused: to expand transportation options for veterans enrolled in existing VA-funded GPD transitional housing and related services by helping current operational GPD grantees purchase vans. The underlying idea is that reliable transportation can remove practical barriers that often keep homeless or formerly homeless veterans from accessing health care, employment services, benefits appointments, housing searches, and other essential activities tied to program success.
This particular Notice of Funding Availability (NOFA) makes capital funding available specifically for vehicle purchases, rather than for operating costs or new program start-up. Funds are intended for current operational GPD projects that need a van (or vans) to transport participating veterans. The NOFA sets a key application limit: only one application can be submitted and awarded per operational grant project number. Within that single allowable application, a grantee may request up to one van for that project. The only exception is for larger projects: if the project number has 50 or more beds associated with it, the applicant may request two vans in the same application. The NOFA directs applicants to 38 CFR Part 61 for the detailed governing rules and program requirements that apply to the GPD program and to ensure requests align with VA regulations.
In terms of funding scope, VA anticipated making about 60 awards under this announcement, supported by an estimated total funding amount of $2,000,000. The maximum amount available per award (the award ceiling) is listed as $35,000, which effectively caps the amount that can be requested for the van purchase under this NOFA. A cost sharing or matching requirement applies, meaning applicants should expect to contribute a portion of the costs from non-VA sources consistent with the NOFA and applicable program rules.
Eligible applicants are limited to organizations already operating GPD-funded projects and include a range of public and nonprofit entities: state governments, county governments, city or township governments, federally recognized Native American tribal governments, public housing authorities and Indian housing authorities, and nonprofit organizations with 501(c)(3) status (excluding institutions of higher education in this eligibility line). The activity category is transportation, and the funding instrument type is a grant.
The timeline for this funding opportunity is clearly defined. The opportunity was posted and created on May 16, 2013, with an original and current closing date of June 28, 2013. The opportunity was archived on June 29, 2013, indicating it was a time-limited competition for FY13 funding. Applicants who needed help accessing the full announcement were directed to contact Chelsea Watson, Deputy Director, at 813-979-3570, and an additional information link was provided for the VA GPD Van Application materials.
Overall, this NOFA is best understood as a targeted capital investment add-on for existing VA GPD providers, designed to strengthen program outcomes by improving day-to-day mobility for veterans participating in GPD-funded services.
FAQs: VA Grant and Per Diem (GPD) Program FY13 Van NOFA
What is the VA GPD Program FY13 Van NOFA?
The VA Grant and Per Diem (GPD) Program FY13 Van NOFA is a discretionary grant opportunity released by the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs under the Homeless Providers Grant and Per Diem Program (CFDA 64.024). It provides capital funding to help existing, operational VA-funded GPD grantees purchase vans to expand transportation options for participating veterans.
What is the purpose of this funding?
The purpose is narrowly focused on improving transportation access for veterans enrolled in existing VA-funded GPD transitional housing and related services. The intent is to reduce practical barriers to accessing health care, employment services, benefits appointments, housing searches, and other essential activities connected to program success.
What types of costs does this NOFA fund?
This NOFA makes capital funding available specifically for vehicle purchases (van purchases). It is not described as funding operating costs or new program start-up expenses.
Who is eligible to apply?
Eligible applicants are limited to organizations already operating VA-funded GPD projects (current operational GPD grantees). Eligible organization types listed include:
- State governments
- County governments
- City or township governments
- Federally recognized Native American tribal governments
- Public housing authorities and Indian housing authorities
- Nonprofit organizations with 501(c)(3) status (excluding institutions of higher education in this eligibility line)
Is this grant open to new GPD providers starting a project?
No. The funding is intended for current operational GPD projects. It is presented as a targeted add-on to support van purchases for existing VA-funded GPD transitional housing and related services.
What can the grant be used to purchase?
The grant is intended to purchase a van (or vans, if eligible under the bed-capacity exception) to transport participating veterans enrolled in the existing GPD program.
How many applications can an organization submit?
The NOFA sets a key limit: only one application can be submitted and awarded per operational grant project number.
How many vans can be requested per project?
Within the single allowable application for a project number, a grantee may request up to one van for that project.
When can a project request two vans?
The only stated exception is for larger projects: if the operational grant project number has 50 or more beds associated with it, the applicant may request two vans in the same application.
What is the maximum award amount?
The award ceiling listed is $35,000, which caps the maximum amount available per award for the van purchase under this NOFA.
How many awards did VA anticipate making under this announcement?
VA anticipated making about 60 awards under this announcement.
What was the estimated total funding amount for the NOFA?
The estimated total funding amount was $2,000,000.
Is cost sharing or matching required?
Yes. A cost sharing or matching requirement applies, meaning applicants should expect to contribute a portion of the costs from non-VA sources consistent with the NOFA and applicable program rules.
What is the activity category for this opportunity?
The activity category is transportation.
What type of funding instrument is used?
The funding instrument type is a grant.
Which regulations govern this request?
The NOFA directs applicants to 38 CFR Part 61 for detailed governing rules and program requirements that apply to the GPD program, and to ensure the request aligns with VA regulations.
When was the opportunity posted?
The opportunity was posted (and created) on May 16, 2013.
What was the application deadline?
The original and current closing date listed was June 28, 2013.
What does it mean that the opportunity was archived?
The opportunity was archived on June 29, 2013, indicating it was a time-limited competition for FY13 funding.
Where could applicants find additional application materials?
An additional information link was provided for the VA GPD Van Application materials.
Who can applicants contact for help accessing the full announcement?
Applicants needing help accessing the full announcement were directed to contact Chelsea Watson, Deputy Director, at 813-979-3570.
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