On February 18, 2020, VA’s Grant and Per Diem (GPD) Program published a Transition in Place (TIP) NOFA in the Federal Register . This NOFA provides funding opportunities for eligible organizations to provide transitional housing beds through the TIP model. This NOFA is competitive and interested applicants are urged to closely review the NOFA and associated technical assistance materials provided on the GPD website at https://www.va.gov/HOMELESS/GPD.asp. Technical assistance products includes a pre-recorded webinar that will inform applicants, VA staff, Continuums of Care and other stakeholders about the NOFA, how to apply and the reviews the TIP model..
Awards are for services to begin October 1, 2020. Current awards for all TIP grantees expire on September 30, 2020. Applicants wishing to continue receiving per diem funds after this date would need to successfully apply under the FY 2020 NOFA. The NOFA is open to current grantees as well new applicants. The application deadline is April 22, 2020 by 4pm eastern.