IDVA Announces Grants Available For Nonprofit Organizations That Serve Veterans Statewide
April 2, 2024 at 6:12 p.m.
INDIANAPOLIS – The Indiana Department of Veterans Affairs (IDVA) will award grant money to nonprofit organizations throughout the state that assist veterans with a variety of services.
Solicitation for awards through the Grants for Veterans Services (GVS) is now open through May 15, 2024. Eligible applicants must be a nonprofit organization registered with the Indiana Secretary of State. The organizations must use the money to help veterans in any of the following areas:
• Preventing veteran suicide
• Working to eliminate homelessness
• Preventing near-term homelessness
• Provide assistance concerning safe and secure living conditions
• Provide assistance for veterans moving from public housing programs toward home ownership or long-term rental status
• Provide assistance in finding available state and federal resources
• Provide therapeutic services
• Provide on-the-job training and job search assistance
Through the GVS program, the IDVA plans to award grants ranging from $10,000 to $75,000 depending on the volume of eligible applicants, applicants’ needs and the availability of funding.
"IDVA’s GVS awards have consistently addressed critical veteran needs. Last year, the Indiana legislature added the ability to address veteran suicide prevention with the GVS program. We are looking forward to connecting with more organizations across the state who help veterans every day," said Dennis Wimer, IDVA director.
All applications, procedures and documentation should follow the Indiana Code, Indiana Administrative Code and Indiana Department of Veterans Affairs policies. Applications are due by 5 p.m. EST on May 15, 2024, and must be submitted online. The grant period of performance will begin July 1, 2024.
GVS may only be used to provide services to veterans who reside in the state of Indiana, who have served in any branch of the armed forces of the United States or their reserves, or the Indiana National Guard, and has not received a dishonorable discharge as evidenced by a DD-214 or National Guard Bureau (NGB) Form 22.
More information and a link to the application can be found on IDVA’s homepage.
INDIANAPOLIS – The Indiana Department of Veterans Affairs (IDVA) will award grant money to nonprofit organizations throughout the state that assist veterans with a variety of services.
Solicitation for awards through the Grants for Veterans Services (GVS) is now open through May 15, 2024. Eligible applicants must be a nonprofit organization registered with the Indiana Secretary of State. The organizations must use the money to help veterans in any of the following areas:
• Preventing veteran suicide
• Working to eliminate homelessness
• Preventing near-term homelessness
• Provide assistance concerning safe and secure living conditions
• Provide assistance for veterans moving from public housing programs toward home ownership or long-term rental status
• Provide assistance in finding available state and federal resources
• Provide therapeutic services
• Provide on-the-job training and job search assistance
Through the GVS program, the IDVA plans to award grants ranging from $10,000 to $75,000 depending on the volume of eligible applicants, applicants’ needs and the availability of funding.
"IDVA’s GVS awards have consistently addressed critical veteran needs. Last year, the Indiana legislature added the ability to address veteran suicide prevention with the GVS program. We are looking forward to connecting with more organizations across the state who help veterans every day," said Dennis Wimer, IDVA director.
All applications, procedures and documentation should follow the Indiana Code, Indiana Administrative Code and Indiana Department of Veterans Affairs policies. Applications are due by 5 p.m. EST on May 15, 2024, and must be submitted online. The grant period of performance will begin July 1, 2024.
GVS may only be used to provide services to veterans who reside in the state of Indiana, who have served in any branch of the armed forces of the United States or their reserves, or the Indiana National Guard, and has not received a dishonorable discharge as evidenced by a DD-214 or National Guard Bureau (NGB) Form 22.
More information and a link to the application can be found on IDVA’s homepage.