Originally published: 2026-03-18T14:30:00+00:00. Historical source article: benefits, rules, amounts and deadlines may have changed. Check the official source for current information.
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 $112 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 12, 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.
Source: U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs. Its Veterans is an independent publication and is not affiliated with or endorsed by the U.S. government.
