The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs has issued several Notices of Fund Availability (NOFA) for the Homeless Providers Grant and Per Diem Program in the February 22, 2007, Federal Register. The NOFAs provide funding for organizations that have not previously applied for or been granted per diem under the Grant and Per diem Program (GPD), organizations eligible to receive funding under the "per diem only" component of the GPD, as well as grants for special needs populations and for technical assistance provided to organizations that serve homeless veterans.

 

The deadline for submission of applications for all of the NOFAs is 4 p.m., April 4, 2007. Application packages submitted through Grants.gov will be the only electronic format accepted. For a copy of the application package for these grants, go to: http://www.va.gov/homeless/page.cfm?pg=3, or call the GPD grant office at 1-877-332-0334. Applicants need to carefully read the guidelines and instructions in each NOFA in order to fully comply with program requirements and enhance the strength of their proposals.  

 

Under this announcement, approximately $10 million is available annually to organizations that have not previously received per diem under the GPD. Funds may be used for aid for supportive housing, but service centers will not be funded under this NOFA. To download the entire text of this NOFA, go to http://edocket.access.gpo.gov/2007/E7-3024.htm.

 

Approximately $6 million is available for current grantees to make re-application for existing programs that serve select special needs populations: women veterans, including those with dependent children; the frail and elderly; veterans with serious mental illness; and veterans with terminal illnesses. To download this NOFA, go to http://edocket.access.gpo.gov/2007/E7-3031.htm.

 

Approximately $6 million is available for current GPD grantees to provide assistance to special needs populations: women veterans, including those with dependent children; the frail and elderly; veterans with serious mental illness; and veterans with terminal illnesses. To download this NOFA, go to http://edocket.access.gpo.gov/2007/E7-3029.htm.

 

Approximately $2 million is available over the next two years for organizations that provide technical assistance to homeless veteran service providers under the GPD program. To download this NOFA, go to http://edocket.access.gpo.gov/2007/E7-3020.htm.

 

For further information, contact Guy Liedke, VA Homeless Providers Grant and Per Diem Program, Department of Veterans Affairs, 10770 N. 46^th Street, Suite C-200, Tampa, Florida 33617, or call 1-877-332-0334. Potential applicants may also direct questions to Melanie Lilliston, Technical Assistance Director, National Coalition for Homeless Veterans by email at nchv5@nchv.org, or by calling 202-546-1969.

CSH, NCHV Produce New Guidebook on Supportive Housing for Veterans

CSH has published the "Guidebook on Developing Permanent Supportive Housing for Homeless Veterans," created through a subcontract with the National Coalition for Homeless Veterans with funding from the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs. The guidebook is geared for veterans housing and service organizations that are interested in developing permanent supportive housing for homeless veterans. The document also includes a case study of a permanent supportive housing project for homeless veterans in San Francisco. To download the publication for free, visit http://www.csh.org/publications. To request a printed copy, send email to nchv5@nchv.org.


RESOURCES

National Conference on Ending Family Homelessness 2007

The National Alliance to End Homelessness is holding its third national conference aimed specifically at ending homelessness among families with children. We hope you will come to Oakland on February 8-9, 2007 to learn about the most effective practices and to share what's happening in your community. Together, we are making progress, and we believe that hundreds of people gathering together from around the country to work for a solution will help us move faster and further. To register, go to: www.endhomelessness.org.

NCHV Teams With American Bar Association to Produce Homeless Court Manual

NCHV and the American Bar Association have collaborated to produce a comprehensive manual entitled "Taking the Court to Stand Down," a guide on bringing the court to your Stand Down event. The manual is now available through NCHV. To receive a copy send an email request with the subject line "Homeless Court Manual" to nchv2@nchv.org.

Stand Down Planning Resource Guide Available Through NCHV

Stand Down co-founder Dr. John Nachison of San Diego and the National Coalition for Homeless Veterans (NCHV) have teamed up to produce the revised Stand Down Guide, a resource for organizations that are planning to develop a homeless veteran outreach assistance program in their communities. The guide may be obtained by sending an email request to nchv2@nchv.org. Please include your organization name and contact information: event coordinator/sponsor; address; phone number; email address; and website, if applicable.