The Homeless Veterans' Reintegration Program (HVRP) is an employment focused competitive grant program of the Department of Labor, Veterans' Employment and Training Service (DOL-VETS), the only federal grant to focus exclusively on competitive employment for homeless veterans. Initially authorized in 1987 under Section 738 of Stewart B. McKinney Homeless Assistance Act, HVRP and its companion programs are currently authorized under Title 38 U.S.C. Sections 2021, 2021A and 2023.
The Goals of the Grant Program are to:
- Provide career exploration, training, placement, and supportive services to veterans experiencing or at risk of homelessness, empowering them to secure good jobs in stable, high-demand occupations paying livable wages.
- Establish strong partnerships between public, private, and nonprofit organizations, especially those that employ and partner with veterans who have experienced homelessness, to deliver services to marginalized veterans experiencing or at risk of homelessness to assist in overcoming barriers to employment.
HVRP grant recipients accomplish these goals through a variety of core services:
Knowledge of Population
Grant recipients understand the unique needs of the veterans they serve and structure to meet those needs.
Outreach
Grant recipients use a flexible, non-threatening approach to meet veterans where they are. Outreach also includes activities to engage partners and employers.
Assessment / Intake
Grant recipients assess each veteran to determine program eligibility and to gauge job readiness and willingness to engage in employment services.
Case Management
Grant recipients use a veteran-centered approach to develop an Individual Employment Plan (IEP) based on individual's strengths and preferences while addressing barriers.
Job driven Training and Placement
Grant recipients provide training that is targeted to the specific industries, occupations, and skills that are in demand locally. Training services can be provided in-house, through partners in the community, or through the local American Job Center.
Collaboration
Grant recipients collaborate with public and private partners at all levels (federal, state and local) to provide supportive services and access to housing.
National Priorities and Local Implementation
HVRP serves:
- Veterans experiencing or at risk of homelessness
- Homeless women veterans and homeless veterans with children
- Justice-involved veterans
The HVRP establishes national priorities for the overall program. Each HVRP grant recipient contributes to these priorities by placing veterans in these populations into competitive employment at the local level.
General Information
Program Documents
- On-site Assessment Form 2017 (PDF)
- HVRP Budget Narrative Template (XLSB) Updated January 2, 2025
- HVRP Budget Narrative Template Example (PDF) Update January 2, 2025
- HVRP Award Amendments Change Request Form (XLSX) Updated November 4, 2024
- HVRP Program Year 2025 Incremental Funding Document and Application Checklist for Grant Recipients (XLSX) New!
Active Policy Guidance
VETS policies are on the Policy Guidance | U.S. Department of Labor page.
Program Resources and Partners
- Closeout FAQs (PDF)
- HVRP Glossary of Terms Updated January 23, 2025
- National Veterans Technical Assistance Center (nvtac.org)
- United States Interagency Council on Homelessness (usich.gov)
- United States Department of Veterans Affairs (va.gov)
- HUD Initiatives and Programs for Homeless Veteran Service Providers (hudexchange.info)
- Stevens Amendment Desk Aid (PDF)
- HVRP Cash vs. Accrual Desk Aid (PDF)
- HVRP Award Amendment Forms and Documents Desk Guide (PDF)
- Cybersecurity Tips for DOL Grant Recipients (PDF)
Grant Application
- Search and Apply for Funding Opportunity Announcements (FOA) (grants.gov)
- Check out the FY25 HVRP Grant Opportunity Announcement (grants.gov)
- Stand Down Grant Information
- Service Delivery Area (SDA) Saturation Map
Eligible Applicants
Applications for funds will be accepted from State and Local Workforce Investment Boards, local public agencies, for-profit/commercial entities, and non-profit organizations, including faith-based and community-based organizations. Applicants must have a familiarity with the area and population to be served and the ability to administer an effective and timely program.
Note that entities organized under Section 501(c)(4) of the Internal Revenue Code are not eligible to receive funds under this announcement. Section 18 of the Lobbying Disclosure Act of 1995, Public Law 104-65, 109 Stat. 691 (2 U.S.C. 1611) prohibits instituting an award, grant, or loan of federal funds to 501(c)(4) entities that engage in lobbying.
VETS Grantee Reporting System
The VETS Grantee Reporting System (VGRS) is the performance reporting system for HVRP grant recipients. As of July 1, 2024, all HVRP grant recipients must use VGRS to create and submit their quarterly performance reports to VETS.
