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GPD Provider Testing page

Contact GPD Program Staff:

(Please include your project FAIN on all correspondence)
General GPD Program Questions: GPDGrants@va.gov
Fiscal Questions (per diem rates): GPDFiscal@va.gov
SF 425 Questions: GPD425@va.gov

Regulations, Guides & Notice of Funding Opportunities (NOFOs):

GPD General Terms and Conditions of Award (May 2020)GPD Regulations (38 CFR Part 61) Case Management Regulations (June 2018) Final Rule - Veteran Definition and TIP Payment (November 2017)
Transitional Housing Grant Recipient Guide (October 2022) Capital Grant Recipient Guide (June 2022) Case Management Grant Recipient Guide (September 2021)
Transition In Place NOFO published 10/27/2022 Per Diem Only NOFO published 10/27/2022 Capital NOFO (ARP) published 9/3/2021 Capital NOFO (CARES Act) published 3/11/2021Special Need NOFO published 3/4/2021  Case Management NOFO published 12/17/2020 Transition In Place (TIP) NOFO published 2/18/2020 Per Diem Only (PDO) NOFO published 12/30/2019


Fiscal Information:

Per Diem Only Voucher Per Diem Only with Minor Dependents Voucher Service Center Voucher Special Need VoucherTransition In Place Voucher Transition In Place with Minor Dependents Voucher
Daily Census Template Length of Stay Calculator
Information on Indirect Cost Rate Agreements Certification of De Minimis Indirect Cost Rate (Sept 2022) GPD Training - How to Prepare for a GPD Review (July 2022) Federal Cost Principles Training (10/27/2021)Single Audit Act Veterans Affairs | Tungsten Network">Veterans Affairs | Tungsten Network (tungsten-network.com)

Payment Management System & Standard Form Resources

Transition in Place, Case Management, Special Need, and Capital grantees will need to register with the Payment Management System and set up direct deposit. Grantees should submit their SF-425 via the Electronic SF-425 Submission Portal and email the completed form with supporting documentation (general ledger) to GPD425@va.gov

Payment Management System Access - New User Request | HHS Payment Management System Update Banking | HHS Payment Management SystemNew User Access Request
SF270 (acquisition costs) SF271 (rehab/construction costs)
SF 425 Federal Financial Report

(Please note: that the Standard Form (SF) documents require Adobe Reader 8. For best results, do not open the form in your web browser. Save locally to your computer before opening. For further assistance, please visit https://helpx.adobe.com/ca/acrobat/kb/cant-open-pdf.html)

Per Diem Rate Request Information:

Please submit the completed worksheets through the Electronic Grants Management System (eGMS). Please direct questions to GPDFiscal@va.gov.

Per Diem Rate Request Instructions Per Diem Rate Request Worksheet
Per Diem Rate Request Instructions Service Center Per Diem Rate Request Worksheet
CARES Act Per Diem Rate Waiver Guidance (04/28/2022) Safety and Survival Assistance (2/5/2021) Sample for Screening and Documentation
UPDATES:

Per P.L. 116-315, the per diem rate request forms below have been modified to allow for additional costs (up to $10,000) associated with HMIS.

State Home Domiciliary rate increased to $54.89; therefore, the maximum per diem rate authorized, per the waivers under the CARES Act and P.L. 116-315, is $164.67 for transitional housing and $20.58 for service centers. NOTE: When the current per diem waiver ends the maximum per diem rate is expected to be $63.12.

The public health emergency declaration due to COVID-19 has been extended for another 90 days, effective 10/13/2022 through 01/11/2023. Please find further information here: https://www.phe.gov/emergency/news/healthactions/phe/Pages/default.aspx

 

Current Maximum Per Diem Rates for GPD Grants
Date Effective and Applicable State Home Rate Per Diem Only
rate per day		 Service Center
rate per hour		 Special Need
rate per day		 Transition-In-Place
rate per day		 Veterans with care of Minor Dependents
rate per day
November 8, 2022,
$54.89		 $164.67 $20.58 $164.67 $164.67 Up to an additional $82.34 per minor dependent


Program Management & Operations:

Minor Dependents Overview Director's Memo Sample Change of Scope Checklist
35% Design Development: New Const, Addition or Remodel 35% Design Development: Acquisition with Minor Improvements October 6, 2021 CFM Webinar (Part 1) October 13, 2021 CFM Webinar (Part 2) April 14, 2022 CFM Webinar
GPD TIP & SSVF Shallow Subsidy Collaboration GPD Referral Packet for SSVF TFA
GPD Case Manager Training - Housing Navigation Client Support (Sept 2022) - Session 1 GPD Case Manager Training - Housing Navigation Client Support (Sept 2022) - Session 2 Case Management Grant Recipient Guide Case Management Quarterly Review Template Caseload Tracking Tool Quick Guide Caseload Tracking Tool Data Definitions Case Management Incentives Tracker HUD-VASH and GPD Collaborative Case Management Overview HUD-VASH and GPD Collaborative Case Management Application HUD-VASH and GPD Collaborative Case Management MOU Sample Helping Veterans Experiencing Homelessness Manage Their Money: A Guide for Case Managers
Grant and Per Diem - Low Demand (GPD-LD) Technical Assistance Grant and Per Diem (GPD) - Low Demand Model page in the Resource Center Grant and Per Diem - Low Demand Program Model FAQs
COVID-19 Safety and Survival Guidance SSVF & GPD Co-Enrollment Considerations and Guidance CPR Guidance Wellness & Symptom Checks- COVID Positive & Presumptive Positive Veterans In Hotels & Motels GPD CARES Act Implementation Guidance GPD Isolation Options for COVID-19 CDC: Considerations for face coverings CDC: Interim Guidance For Homeless Service Providers to Plan & Respond to COVID-19
VA OEND Program Intro for People with Opioid Use Disorders Intro for People Taking Prescribed Opioids How to Use the VA Naloxone Nasal Spray How to Use the VA Auto-Injector Naloxone Kit Opioid Overdose Education and Naloxone Distribution Training How to Use Naloxone Nasal Spray (Narcan) - Responding to an overdose


Grant Management & Compliance:

Capital Checklist for Inspections Transitional Housing Inspection Packet Service Center Inspection Packet GPD Medication Storage Guide and Access FAQ Change of Scope Suggestions & Criteria
Effective November 2021 Effective March 2021 Effective May 2020 Effective July 2019
SF-424 Application for Federal Assistanc SF-424B (for reference only) SF42D (for reference only)


External Systems:

eGMS Login Webpage How-to: Register a New Organization in eGMS How-to: Upload Signed Capital Grant Agreement How-to: Add or Update Grant Contacts How-to: Submit a Case Management Quarterly Report How-to: Submit a Capital Payment Request HHS How-to: Submit a Per Diem Rate Modification (increase/decrease) How-to: Submit an Initial Per Diem Rate Request How-to: Retrieve Executed Grant Agreements How-to: Retrieve Executed Option Year Agreements How-to: Upload Signed Option Year Grant Agreement
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Income & Financial Resources for Veterans:

SSI/SSDI Outreach, Access, and Recovery (SOAR):

Veterans Benefits Administration (VBA) Resources:

Employment & Training Resources:
Employment Resources:
Training Resources:

Financial Management Resources:

VA & Federal Resources:

VHA TRAIN:

VHA TRAIN is a gateway into the TRAIN Learning Network, the most comprehensive catalog of public health training opportunities. TRAIN is a free service for learners from the Public Health Foundation. VHA TRAIN is supported by the Veterans Health Administration Employee Education System, an internal education and training program office in the Department of Veterans Affairs.

Homeless Veterans Dental Program (HVDP):

The HVDP promotes oral health for all Veterans that have faced, or are at risk for, homelessness. Veterans who are enrolled in eligible residential rehabilitation programs may be eligible for dental care. Please find further information in this pamphlet:

Fair Housing ACT & Resources:

The Fair Housing Act protects people from discrimination when they are renting or buying a home, getting a mortgage, seeking housing assistance, or engaging in other housing-related activities. Additional protections apply to federally-assisted housing.

Learn about the History of the Fair Housing Act, and read Examples of the many forms of housing discrimination.

Who Is Protected?

The Fair Housing Act prohibits discrimination in housing because of:

- Race
- Color
- National Origin
- Religion
- Sex (including gender identity and sexual orientation)
- Familial Status
- Disability

LGBTQ+ Resources:

There is an LGBTQ+ Veteran Care Coordinator (LGBTQ+ VCC) in every VA health care system to help Veterans get the care they need. VHA policies require that Veteran's health care is delivered in an affirming and inclusive environment and that VHA employees respect their identity. The LGBTQ+ VCC can answer questions, advocate for the Veteran's right to quality care, handle complaints or concerns that Veterans have about their care, and help them get started with services for LGBTQ+ Veterans.

National Archives - DD214 Request Resources:

Request Military Service Records by submitting an online request on the National Archives website:

For instructions on how to select an Emergency Request, to expedite a homeless Veteran's documents, please reference this Quick Guide:

Housing & Urban Development (HUD) Resources:

U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) Resource List:

Assistance Animal Resources:

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