VA FY27 Suicide Prevention Grant Funding Opportunity
Summary
The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) has announced a Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) for the Staff Sergeant Parker Gordon Fox Suicide Prevention Grant Program (SSG Fox SPGP) for fiscal year 2027. Up to $111 million will be awarded to eligible community-based organizations to support non-clinical suicide prevention services for Veterans.
What changed
The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) has issued a Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) for the Staff Sergeant Parker Gordon Fox Suicide Prevention Grant Program (SSG Fox SPGP) for fiscal year 2027. This program aims to award up to $111 million to eligible community-based organizations across the United States and its territories. The grants will fund non-clinical, innovative, and community-driven approaches to suicide prevention, with a focus on Veterans who may not be connected to VA care or who reside in under-resourced or high-risk areas.
Eligible community-based organizations should review the NOFO for specific program priorities, eligibility requirements, and application expectations. This funding opportunity supports organizations providing critical suicide prevention services to Veterans, particularly those in underserved communities. While no specific compliance deadline is mentioned in this announcement, interested organizations should consult the linked grants.gov opportunity for detailed application instructions and timelines.
What to do next
- Review the Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) for the SSG Fox SPGP on grants.gov for eligibility and application requirements.
- Identify and prepare necessary documentation for grant application submission.
- Develop project proposals aligned with program priorities for community-driven suicide prevention services for Veterans.
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Funding will continue to support organizations that provide suicide prevention services for Veterans in communities nationwide
VA has published a new Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) for the Staff Sergeant Parker Gordon Fox Suicide Prevention Grant Program (SSG Fox SPGP).
Through this funding opportunity, VA will award up to $111 million to eligible community-based organizations across the United States and U.S. territories. The program supports non-clinical, innovative and community-driven approaches to suicide prevention—particularly for Veterans who may not yet be connected to VA care and those living in under-resourced or high-risk areas.
The newly released NOFO outlines program priorities, eligibility requirements and application expectations for the fiscal 2027 grant period. VA strongly encourages interested organizations to review the NOFO and available technical assistance materials carefully as they consider applying.
SSG Fox SPGP applications are due by 4:59 p.m. ET on June 18, 2026, and award notifications will be issued by Sept. 30, 2026.
Eligibility and funding priorities
Eligible applicants include nonprofit organizations, state and local governments, federally recognized Tribes and other community-based organizations with demonstrated experience supporting Veterans or service members.
Funding will be awarded under two priorities:
- Priority 1: Well-performing current SSG Fox SPGP grantees seeking renewal may apply for funding equal to or less than their existing award.
- Priority 2: New applicants may apply for a maximum award of $750,000. VA is seeking eligible Priority 2 applicant organizations in areas of need, with experience providing Veteran or suicide prevention services, the ability to coordinate with local VA facilities and partners, and capacity to manage federal grant funding.
Making a difference
Since 2022, VA has awarded $210 million through the SSG Fox SPGP to 111 organizations operating across 46 states, U.S. territories and Tribal lands, expanding access to Veteran suicide prevention services nationwide.
The grant program has enabled organizations to deliver a wide range of services, from outreach to identify at-risk Veterans, case management, peer support, linkage to VA and other resources, innovative cultural and faith-based approaches, and more.
Program data show that more than 90% of participants who complete services report improvements in one or more of the following areas: suicidal ideation, overall well-being, mental health status, social support or financial stability; helping to strengthen protective factors and reduce drivers of suicide risk.
To support both current grantees and new applicants, VA offers technical assistance through a recorded webinar, application guides and responses to public inquiries.
Organizations interested in learning more about the program and upcoming application process can review the NOFO on grants.gov and visit MentalHealth.VA.gov/ssgfox-grants.
If you’re a Veteran in crisis or concerned about one, contact the Veterans Crisis Line to receive 24/7, confidential support. You don’t have to be enrolled in VA benefits or health care to connect. To reach responders, dial988 then Press 1, chat online at VeteransCrisisLine.net/Chat, or text 838255.
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