Opportunity Information: Apply for VA GPD PDO2012
Apply for VA GPD PDO2012
- The Homeless Providers Grant and Per Diem Program in the housing sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "VA Grant and Per Diem Program Notice of Fund Availability" 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 Mar 1, 2012 and posted on Mar 1, 2012.
- Applicants must submit their applications by May 30, 2012. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- The funding agency has allocated a total of $20,000,000.00 to eligible and selected applicants.
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $1,200,000.00 in funding.
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 30 candidate(s).
- Eligible applicants include: County governments State governments City or township governments Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education Public housing authorities/Indian housing authorities Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized).
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Opportunity Summary:
The VA Grant and Per Diem Program Notice of Fund Availability (Funding Opportunity Number: VA GPD PDO2012) is a discretionary grant opportunity from the Department of Veterans Affairs under CFDA 64.024, focused on housing-related services for homeless Veterans. The funding being offered is specifically for the "Per Diem Only" component of the VA Homeless Providers Grant and Per Diem (GPD) Program. In practical terms, this means the VA is looking to fund organizations that can provide supportive housing capacity and services for homeless Veterans through per diem payments, and the official Notice of Funding Availability (NOFA) published in the Federal Register is the controlling document for the full rules, priorities, and application requirements.
A central point of this NOFA is that it includes explicit funding priorities. Applications are favored if they propose to serve particular homeless Veteran populations identified by the VA in the NOFA and/or if they will implement a "transition in place" housing model designed to improve housing stabilization. The transition-in-place approach generally refers to a model where a Veteran can remain in the same unit while the intensity of services changes over time, rather than being forced to move from one program setting to another as they progress. The VA highlights this as a way to reduce disruptive moves and help Veterans maintain stability while stepping down from more intensive support.
Funding levels are sizable. The opportunity lists an estimated total program funding amount of $20,000,000 and anticipates making about 30 awards. The listed award ceiling is $1,200,000, which gives a sense of the upper bound a single applicant might receive under this announcement. There is no cost sharing or matching requirement, which lowers the barrier for organizations that might not be able to bring significant outside funds to the project.
Eligible applicants include a broad mix of public and nonprofit entities that commonly operate housing and supportive service programs. Specifically, eligible applicants are county governments, state governments, city or township governments, federally recognized Native American tribal governments, public housing authorities/Indian housing authorities, and nonprofits with 501(c)(3) status (excluding institutions of higher education). The funding activity category is listed as Housing, reinforcing that the program is meant to support housing solutions connected to homelessness among Veterans rather than unrelated social service initiatives.
The application deadline is strict and time-specific. Completed applications had to be received no later than 4:00 p.m. Eastern Time on Wednesday, May 30, 2012, and the VA states it will not consider late submissions. Applicants were instructed to submit one original, completed, collated application plus three completed collated copies to the VA Homeless Providers Grant and Per Diem Program Office at 10770 North 46th Street, Suite C 200, Tampa, Florida 33617. Fax submissions were not allowed. The announcement also advises applicants to submit early to avoid problems such as delivery delays or technical outages, including potential issues tied to Grants.gov, emphasizing that the responsibility for timely receipt rests entirely with the applicant.
For applicants needing help accessing the full announcement or clarifying submission issues, the listed point of contact is Chelsea Watson, Deputy Director, reachable by phone at 813-979-3570. The opportunity also references the VA Grant and Per Diem Program website as an additional information source, with the Federal Register NOFA serving as the authoritative guide for program details, funding priorities, and the complete application process.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What is the name of this funding opportunity?
This opportunity is the VA Grant and Per Diem Program Notice of Fund Availability (NOFA), Funding Opportunity Number: VA GPD PDO2012, under CFDA 64.024.
Which federal agency is offering this grant opportunity?
The opportunity is offered by the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA).
What is the main purpose of this NOFA?
The NOFA focuses on housing-related services for homeless Veterans. It is aimed at funding organizations that can provide supportive housing capacity and services for homeless Veterans through per diem payments.
What part of the VA Homeless Providers Grant and Per Diem (GPD) Program is being funded here?
This NOFA is specifically for the "Per Diem Only" component of the VA Homeless Providers Grant and Per Diem (GPD) Program.
What does "Per Diem Only" mean in practical terms?
Based on the notice description, "Per Diem Only" means the VA is looking to fund organizations via per diem payments to support supportive housing capacity and related services for homeless Veterans.
Is this a discretionary grant?
Yes. The NOFA is described as a discretionary grant opportunity.
What is the funding activity category for this opportunity?
The funding activity category is listed as Housing.
How much total funding is expected to be available under this announcement?
The opportunity lists an estimated total program funding amount of $20,000,000.
About how many awards does the VA expect to make?
The opportunity anticipates making about 30 awards.
What is the maximum (ceiling) award amount for a single award?
The listed award ceiling is $1,200,000.
Is there a cost sharing or matching requirement?
No. The opportunity states there is no cost sharing or matching requirement.
Who is eligible to apply for this funding?
Eligible applicants include county governments, state governments, city or township governments, federally recognized Native American tribal governments, public housing authorities/Indian housing authorities, and nonprofits with 501(c)(3) status (excluding institutions of higher education).
Are institutions of higher education eligible if they are a nonprofit?
No. The eligibility description explicitly excludes institutions of higher education from the 501(c)(3) nonprofit category for this opportunity.
Does the NOFA include funding priorities?
Yes. The NOFA includes explicit funding priorities.
What kinds of applications are favored under the stated priorities?
Applications are favored if they propose to serve particular homeless Veteran populations identified by the VA in the NOFA and/or if they will implement a "transition in place" housing model intended to improve housing stabilization.
What is a "transition in place" model as described in this opportunity?
As described, "transition in place" generally refers to a model where a Veteran can remain in the same unit while the intensity of services changes over time, rather than having to move from one program setting to another as they progress. The VA highlights it as a way to reduce disruptive moves and support housing stability.
Which document controls the full rules, priorities, and application requirements?
The official NOFA published in the Federal Register is described as the controlling document for the full rules, priorities, and application requirements.
What was the application deadline for this opportunity?
Completed applications had to be received no later than 4:00 p.m. Eastern Time on Wednesday, May 30, 2012.
Does the VA accept late applications?
No. The VA states it will not consider late submissions.
When does the VA consider an application "on time"?
The deadline language specifies that completed applications had to be received by the VA (not merely sent) by 4:00 p.m. Eastern Time on May 30, 2012.
How many copies of the application were required?
Applicants were instructed to submit one original, completed, collated application plus three completed, collated copies.
Where were applications required to be sent?
Applications were to be submitted to the VA Homeless Providers Grant and Per Diem Program Office at 10770 North 46th Street, Suite C 200, Tampa, Florida 33617.
Were fax submissions allowed?
No. Fax submissions were not allowed.
Does the NOFA mention anything about submitting early?
Yes. The announcement advises applicants to submit early to avoid problems such as delivery delays or technical outages, including possible issues tied to Grants.gov.
Who is responsible if an application is delayed or not received on time?
The NOFA language indicates the responsibility for timely receipt rests entirely with the applicant.
Who can applicants contact with questions or to request help with the announcement or submission issues?
The listed point of contact is Chelsea Watson, Deputy Director, reachable by phone at 813-979-3570.
Is there an additional information source besides the Federal Register notice?
Yes. The opportunity references the VA Grant and Per Diem Program website as an additional information source, while stating that the Federal Register NOFA is the authoritative guide.
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