Opportunity Information: Apply for VA GPD 2009 TA
Apply for VA GPD 2009 TA
- The Homeless Providers Grant and Per Diem Program in the housing sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "VA GRANT/PER DIEM, 2009 TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE GRANT" 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 Jan 23, 2009 and posted on Jan 23, 2009.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Mar 25, 2009. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- The funding agency has allocated a total of $3,000,000.00 to eligible and selected applicants.
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $1,000,000.00 in funding.
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 3 candidate(s).
- Eligible applicants include: County governments Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized) State governments Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education City or township governments.
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Opportunity Summary:
The VA GRANT/PER DIEM, 2009 TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE GRANT (Funding Opportunity Number: VA GPD 2009 TA) is a discretionary grant opportunity run by the Department of Veterans Affairs under the Homeless Providers Grant and Per Diem (GPD) Program. Instead of funding direct housing or services, this specific competition funds organizations that can deliver technical assistance to community-based providers that already serve homeless veterans. The goal is to improve the capacity of those front-line organizations to successfully apply for VA GPD grants and other funding sources aimed at addressing homelessness among veterans, ultimately increasing both awareness of available funding and the quality and competitiveness of applications submitted.
Funding for this technical assistance effort is authorized by the Homeless Veterans Comprehensive Assistance Act of 2001 (Public Law 107-95) and the related statutory provisions at 38 U.S.C. 2011, 2012, 2013, 2061, and 2064. Program requirements are governed by the final rule codified at 38 CFR Part 61 (sections 61.0 through 61.82), with the technical assistance activities specifically aligned to the regulatory framework at 38 CFR 61.50. A key limitation is that VA can fund technical assistance only for the purpose of helping eligible nonprofit community-based groups with experience serving homeless veterans prepare and submit grant applications; the funded activities must clearly fit within the allowed categories and cannot simply replace state or local government funding for the same purpose.
The notice indicates approximately $3,000,000 total is available for this technical assistance grant component, with an expected number of awards around three. Awards cover a two-year performance period from October 1, 2009 through September 30, 2011, and the funding limit is not more than $500,000 per year per technical assistance provider (so applicants need to budget with a 24-month award cycle in mind). The stated award ceiling in the source data is $1,000,000, which aligns with the two-year structure and the annual cap. There is no cost sharing or matching requirement.
Eligible applicants include nonprofits with 501(c)(3) status (other than institutions of higher education) as well as certain governmental entities, including state governments, county governments, city or township governments, and federally recognized Native American tribal governments. Even though the narrative emphasizes eligible nonprofit entities with grant-writing expertise, the eligibility list in the opportunity data explicitly includes these public entities as well. The activity category is housing, reflecting the broader homelessness mission, but the funded work is technical assistance rather than bricks-and-mortar or direct client service.
Allowable uses of funds are focused on training and application-development support. The VA specifies three main types of technical assistance activities: (a) group or individual seminars that provide general instruction on grant applications, (b) group or individual seminars that provide instructions for applying to a specific grant, and (c) group or individual instruction to prepare analyses that will be included in a grant application. Delivery methods can be flexible and may include electronic training, in-person instruction (individual or group), or correspondence-style methods such as internet-based training, video teleconferencing, or computer media. At the same time, the VA highlights a clear preference, based on prior user feedback and outcomes, for face-to-face group seminars, and that preference is built directly into the funding priorities.
The competition uses two funding priorities. Priority 1 is aimed at applicants that will provide 45 face-to-face group grant-writing seminars nationwide per year, specifically focused on the VA GPD Program. Funding within this priority is awarded to the highest scoring, legally fundable applicants until $1,000,000 is obligated, and VA will not make more than one award to the same recipient as identified by tax identification number. If the priority 1 goal is not met and money remains, VA moves to priority 2. Priority 2 covers applicants proposing general technical assistance activities permitted under the regulations (not necessarily the 45 face-to-face national seminars), again with a one-award-per-tax-ID limitation, and awards are made in score order until funds are exhausted.
Applications had a firm deadline: a complete, collated original plus three complete collated copies had to be received by 4:00 p.m. Eastern Time on Wednesday, March 25, 2009. Fax submissions were not allowed, and VA stated it would deem late applications ineligible without exception. Applicants were cautioned to submit early to avoid disqualification due to delivery delays or outages, including issues related to Grants.gov. Even if submitted through Grants.gov, the application still had to be received by the VA by the deadline, and VA emphasized that applications must arrive as a single complete package; pieces arriving separately would not be added later and could lead to rejection or non-funding.
The submission address listed for the complete application package was the VA Homeless Providers Grant and Per Diem Field Office, 10770 N. 46th Street, Suite C 200, Tampa, FL 33617. Applicants also had to include a cover letter that clearly states which funding priority (priority 1 or priority 2) they want to be considered under. The full application package, including required forms and certifications and additional submission guidance (including Grants.gov instructions), was available via the VA GPD website or by calling the program toll-free at 1-877-332-0334. The primary contact named in the announcement was Ms. Chelsea Watson at the same Tampa office, with phone contact information provided in the notice.
On performance and oversight expectations, the VA makes it clear that technical assistance providers will be accountable for measurable results. Applicants are expected to propose an integrated technical assistance plan for a defined target area and to include specific, measurable outcome measures as a core part of the plan. During the award cycle, grantees must maintain documentation showing that training objectives are being met, and at the end of the funding period they must provide cumulative documentation demonstrating completion of technical assistance objectives. VA also anticipates conducting periodic fiscal and performance reviews of the awarded entities. The program context included a high volume of interest nationwide (historically more than 1,500 inquiries to the GPD office per NOFA plus an estimated additional 1,000 inquiries through VA Medical Center Homeless Programs) and a typical pool of roughly 100 to 300 applications per funding round for GPD-related competitions, so technical assistance providers were expected to plan for both scale and diversity in the organizations seeking help.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs): VA GRANT/PER DIEM, 2009 Technical Assistance Grant (VA GPD 2009 TA)
1) What is the VA GRANT/PER DIEM, 2009 Technical Assistance Grant (VA GPD 2009 TA)?
This is a discretionary grant opportunity under the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) Homeless Providers Grant and Per Diem (GPD) Program. It funds organizations to provide technical assistance to community-based providers that already serve homeless Veterans, with a focus on improving those providers' ability to prepare and submit strong grant applications (including VA GPD applications and other homelessness-related funding sources).
2) Does this grant fund direct housing, shelter operations, or direct services to homeless Veterans?
No. This competition funds technical assistance activities (training and application-development support). It is not intended to fund direct housing, bricks-and-mortar projects, or direct client services.
3) What is the purpose of funding technical assistance instead of direct services?
The stated goal is to increase the capacity of front-line, community-based providers by improving awareness of available funding and improving the quality and competitiveness of applications submitted for VA GPD and other funding sources addressing Veteran homelessness.
4) What laws and regulations authorize and govern this technical assistance grant?
Funding is authorized by the Homeless Veterans Comprehensive Assistance Act of 2001 (Public Law 107-95) and related statutory provisions at 38 U.S.C. 2011, 2012, 2013, 2061, and 2064. Program requirements are governed by the final rule at 38 CFR Part 61 (61.0 through 61.82), with technical assistance activities aligned to 38 CFR 61.50.
5) Who is eligible to apply for this opportunity?
Eligible applicants include nonprofits with 501(c)(3) status (other than institutions of higher education) and certain governmental entities, including state governments, county governments, city or township governments, and federally recognized Native American tribal governments.
6) The notice emphasizes nonprofits with grant-writing expertise. Can a government entity still apply?
Yes. While the narrative emphasizes eligible nonprofit community-based groups with experience serving homeless Veterans and grant-writing expertise, the eligibility list in the opportunity data explicitly includes the listed governmental entities as eligible applicants.
7) How much total funding is available for this technical assistance competition?
Approximately $3,000,000 total is available for this technical assistance grant component.
8) How many awards does VA expect to make?
The expected number of awards is around three.
9) What is the period of performance for funded awards?
The performance period is two years, from October 1, 2009 through September 30, 2011.
10) What is the maximum award amount?
The funding limit is not more than $500,000 per year per technical assistance provider. Because awards cover a two-year period, the stated award ceiling is $1,000,000, aligning with the annual cap across a 24-month cycle.
11) Is cost sharing or matching required?
No. There is no cost sharing or matching requirement.
12) What types of technical assistance activities are allowable uses of funds?
The VA specifies three main types of allowable technical assistance activities: (a) group or individual seminars that provide general instruction on grant applications, (b) group or individual seminars that provide instructions for applying to a specific grant, and (c) group or individual instruction to prepare analyses that will be included in a grant application.
13) What delivery methods are permitted for technical assistance?
Delivery methods can include electronic training, in-person instruction (individual or group), or correspondence-style methods such as internet-based training, video teleconferencing, or computer media.
14) Does VA prefer any specific training format?
Yes. Based on prior user feedback and outcomes, VA indicates a preference for face-to-face group seminars, and that preference is built into the funding priorities.
15) What are the funding priorities in this competition?
There are two funding priorities. Priority 1 focuses on applicants proposing 45 face-to-face group grant-writing seminars nationwide per year that are specifically focused on the VA GPD Program. Priority 2 covers other general technical assistance activities permitted under the regulations (not necessarily the 45 face-to-face national seminars).
16) What is required to qualify under Priority 1?
Priority 1 is aimed at applicants that will provide 45 face-to-face group grant-writing seminars nationwide per year, specifically focused on the VA GPD Program.
17) How are Priority 1 awards made?
Under Priority 1, funding is awarded to the highest scoring, legally fundable applicants until $1,000,000 is obligated. VA will not make more than one award to the same recipient as identified by tax identification number.
18) When does VA consider Priority 2 proposals?
If the Priority 1 goal is not met and money remains, VA moves to Priority 2.
19) How are Priority 2 awards made?
Under Priority 2, awards are made in score order to the highest scoring, legally fundable applicants until funds are exhausted, with the same one-award-per-tax-identification-number limitation.
20) Can an organization receive more than one award under this competition?
No. VA states it will not make more than one award to the same recipient as identified by tax identification number (Tax ID), under both Priority 1 and Priority 2.
21) Are there restrictions on what technical assistance funding can be used for?
Yes. VA can fund technical assistance only for the purpose of helping eligible nonprofit community-based groups with experience serving homeless Veterans prepare and submit grant applications, and the activities must fit within the allowed categories. The notice also states the funded effort cannot simply replace state or local government funding for the same purpose.
22) What does VA expect in an applicant's technical assistance plan?
Applicants are expected to propose an integrated technical assistance plan for a defined target area and to include specific, measurable outcome measures as a core part of the plan.
23) What reporting or documentation is required during and at the end of the award?
During the award cycle, grantees must maintain documentation showing that training objectives are being met. At the end of the funding period, grantees must provide cumulative documentation demonstrating completion of technical assistance objectives.
24) Will VA monitor or review the performance of award recipients?
Yes. VA anticipates conducting periodic fiscal and performance reviews of the awarded entities.
25) What was the application deadline and time?
Applications had to be received by 4:00 p.m. Eastern Time on Wednesday, March 25, 2009.
26) Were late applications accepted?
No. VA stated it would deem late applications ineligible without exception, and applicants were cautioned to submit early to avoid disqualification due to delivery delays, outages, or Grants.gov-related issues.
27) How many copies had to be submitted?
A complete, collated original plus three complete collated copies were required.
28) Were fax submissions allowed?
No. Fax submissions were not allowed.
29) If submitting through Grants.gov, was anything else required?
Yes. The notice indicates that even if submitted through Grants.gov, the application still had to be received by VA by the deadline. VA also emphasized that the application must arrive as a single complete package; pieces arriving separately would not be added later and could result in rejection or non-funding.
30) What does VA mean by "a single complete package"?
VA emphasized that applications must arrive complete and collated as one package. Materials arriving in separate shipments would not be added later, and that could lead to rejection or the application not being funded.
31) Where was the application package submitted?
The submission address for the complete application package was: VA Homeless Providers Grant and Per Diem Field Office, 10770 N. 46th Street, Suite C 200, Tampa, FL 33617.
32) Was a cover letter required, and what had to be included?
Yes. Applicants had to include a cover letter that clearly states which funding priority (Priority 1 or Priority 2) they want to be considered under.
33) Where could applicants get the full application package and instructions?
The full application package (including required forms, certifications, and additional submission guidance such as Grants.gov instructions) was available via the VA GPD website or by calling the program toll-free at 1-877-332-0334.
34) Who was the primary contact listed for this opportunity?
The primary contact named in the announcement was Ms. Chelsea Watson at the VA Homeless Providers Grant and Per Diem Field Office in Tampa, Florida (phone contact information was provided in the notice).
35) What kind of demand or scale should a technical assistance provider expect?
The program context indicates nationwide demand. Historically, there were more than 1,500 inquiries to the GPD office per NOFA plus an estimated additional 1,000 inquiries through VA Medical Center Homeless Programs. VA also cited a typical pool of roughly 100 to 300 applications per funding round for GPD-related competitions, so technical assistance providers were expected to plan for scale and diversity among organizations seeking help.
36) What is the overall program area/category for this opportunity?
The activity category is housing, reflecting the broader homelessness mission, even though the funded work in this competition is technical assistance rather than direct housing development or operations.
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