NCHV TA Center Offers Trainings on HVRP SGA

The National Coalition for Homeless Veterans (NCHV) TA Center will hold four webinars to provide information on the HVRP Solicitation for Grant Applications (SGA). These training webinars are intended as a supplemental resource for potential applicants and interested partners; all potential applicants are strongly encouraged to review the HVRP SGA and associated documents.

On April 13, 2015, the U.S. Department of Labor Veterans’ Employment and Training Service (DOL-VETS) announced the availability of up to $4 million to fund approximately 19 Homeless Veterans Reintegration Program (HVRP) grants. Approximately 2,000 veterans will receive job training and related services to help them succeed in civilian careers. HVRP is the only federal program that focuses exclusively on the employment of veterans who are homeless. Funds will be awarded on a competitive basis to state and local workforce investment boards, local public agencies, tribal governments, for-profit/commercial entities, and nonprofit organizations, including faith-based and community organizations. HVRP applications are due May 12, 2015.

Please see below for webinar descriptions and registration information — each training is targeted to a different audience.

1. “HVRP Program and Application: New Applicants”

• Thursday, April 16, 2015, at 1:00 p.m. ET (click here to register)
• Monday, April 27, 2015, at 2:00 p.m. ET (click here to register)

2. “HVRP Program and Application: Returning Applicants and HVRP Staff”

• Friday, April 17, 2015, at 1:00 p.m. ET (click here to register)
• Monday, April 20, 2015, at 2:00 p.m. ET (click here to register)

For additional questions or if you have any issues registering via the above forms, please email hvrp@nchv.org. Participants in these trainings are encouraged to review materials prior to the call, including:

• HVRP SGA and associated documents
• Best Practices Profiles of Promising Homeless Veterans Reintegration Program Grantees
• “At Your Service” Best Practices Video Series

1. HVRP Program and Application: New Applicants
NCHV will host a webinar on the HVRP program and application process for new applicants. This introductory webinar will focus on the objectives of HVRP, critical components of successful programs, and application requirements. Baylee Crone, NCHV Executive Director, will lead this discussion.

Participants in this training are seeking an introduction to HVRP and to the application process and will likely include:

• Applicants that have not previously been awarded HVRP funds
• New applicants that have not previously applied for HVRP funds
• New staff members of current HVRP grantees
• Partners of HVRP programs, including SSVF, GPD, CoC grantees, and others

2. HVRP Program and Application: Returning Applicants and HVRP Staff
NCHV will host a webinar on the HVRP program and application process, focusing primarily on the changes to the SGA, for returning applicants and current grantees. This webinar will give an overview of the necessary program components and application requirements. Baylee Crone, NCHV Executive Director, will lead this discussion.

Participants in this training are seeking clarification on changes and program requirements and will include:

• Organizations with previous HVRP experience seeking updates on the program
• Current grantees that are re-applying as first year programs
• Current grantees that will be re-applying as first year programs in the next 2 years
• HVRP community partners interested in learning about changes that can impact services
• American Job Center staff members interested in learning about possible service impacts

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