# VA Awards $111.9 Million Suicide Prevention Grants

On September 29, 2026, the Department of Veterans Affairs awarded **$111.9 million** through the Staff Sergeant Parker Gordon Fox Suicide Prevention Grant Program to 191 community organizations. Funding becomes available at the start of FY2027 and supports Veteran suicide prevention services. Eligible organizations include nonprofits, state and local governments, federally recognized tribes, and other community-based organizations; prospective applicants can consult the program website for eligibility details and annual application requirements.

- The awards create a substantial FY2027 funding stream for community-based Veteran suicide prevention services, rather than a conventional federal contract opportunity.
- Organizations considering future applications should review the program website’s eligibility criteria and annual application requirements to assess whether their services and organizational type qualify.
- Nonprofits, tribal organizations, and state or local governments may find opportunities to deliver or expand community-based services aligned with the program’s purpose.

**Jurisdictions:** federal
**Industries:** Healthcare
**Topics:** Grants & Funding
**Published:** September 30, 2026

### Government Entities
- U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA)
- Veterans Health Administration (VHA)

### Sources
- [VA awards $112 million in suicide prevention grants](https://news.va.gov/press-room/va-awards-112-million-in-suicide-prevention-grants/) - VA