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Stand Down Grants for Homeless Veterans’ Reintegration Events

The U.S. Department of Labor’s Veterans Employment and Training Service (VETS) is offering Stand Down Grants to support local events that assist veterans experiencing or at risk of homelessness. - Government Buyer: - U.S. Department of Labor, Veterans Employment and Training Service (VETS) - Office of National Programs, Office of Grants and Training - Eligible Applicants: - State, territory, county, city, local, special district, and tribal governments - Non-profit and for-profit organizations (excluding IRS 501(c)(4) entities) - State and local workforce boards, institutions of higher education, public and tribal housing authorities - Funding Details: - Up to $7,000 for one-day events - Up to $10,000 for multi-day events - Up to $50,000 for events in federally declared disaster areas - Required Services at Stand Down Events: - Health screenings/examinations - Housing/shelter referrals - Mental health services - Employment and job training assistance (coordinated with local American Job Centers) - Veterans benefits counseling (ideally provided by the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs) - Additional Allowable Services: - Social and community services, legal advice, personal care/hygiene items, clothing, outdoor gear, and food - Application and Reporting Requirements: - Applications must be submitted at least 90 days before the event - Detailed program narrative, budget, and post-event reporting are required - No specific OEMs or vendors are named, as this is a grant for event-based services rather than product procurement.

Description

The U.S. Department of Labor's Veterans Employment and Training Service (VETS) provides noncompetitive grants to support local Stand Down events that assist veterans experiencing or at risk of homelessness. These events offer a range of employment, social, and health services, including health screenings, housing referrals, mental health services, employment assistance, and veterans benefits counseling. Grants are awarded on a first-come, first-served basis, with funding up to $7,000 for one-day events and $10,000 for multi-day events, and up to $50,000 in federally declared disaster areas. Eligible applicants include various government agencies, nonprofit and for-profit entities, and faith-based organizations, excluding IRS 501(c)(4) entities.

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