Staff Sergeant Fox Suicide Prevention Grant Program Funding Opportunity
Office of Suicide Prevention
Who can apply
Eligible applicants are:(1) An incorporated private institution or foundation (i) no part of the net earnings of which incurs to the benefit of any member, founder, contributor, or individual; and (ii) that has a governing board that would be responsible for the operation of the suicide prevention services provided under this section;(2) A corporation wholly owned and controlled by an organization meeting the requirements of clauses (i) and (ii) above;(3) An Indian tribe (including Alaska Natives);(4) A community-based organization that does not meet criteria for (1), (2), (3) or (5) but can demonstrate that it effectively networks with local civic organizations, regional health systems, and other settings where eligible individuals and their families are likely to have contact; or(5) A State or local government.
About this opportunity
Description: The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) is announcing the availability of funds for new and renewing suicide prevention grants under the Staff Sergeant Fox Suicide Prevention Grant Program (SSG Fox SPGP) for services in Federal Fiscal Year (FY) 2027. The SSG Fox SPGP directs efforts to reduce Veteran suicide by awarding grants to community-based organizations to directly provide or coordinate the provision of primarily non-clinical suicide prevention services to eligible individuals and their families. Eligible individuals include certain Veterans and Active-Duty Service Members as defined by statute and regulations. Veteran suicide risk is reduced by services that improve mental health status, well-being, financial stability, and social support. Services provided by grantees ...