Grant and Per Diem Program: Per Diem Rate - VA Homeless Programs
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Grant and Per Diem Program: Per Diem Rate

Submit the completed worksheets through the SmartSimple grants managment system. Questions should be directed to GPDFiscal@va.gov

CARES Act Per Diem Rate Waiver Guidance (10/7/2021)
Safety and Survival Assistance (2/5/2021)
Sample for Screening and Documentation   

UPDATE:
  • 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 $50.91; therefore, the maximum per diem rate authorized, per the waivers under the CARES Act and P.L. 116-315, is $152.73 for transitional housing and $19.09 for service centers

Transitional Housing - Per Diem Only, Transition In Place, Special Need
NEW  Per Diem Rate Request Instructions 
NEW  Per Diem Rate Request Worksheet 

Transitional Housing with Minor Dependents - Per Diem Only and Transition In Place
NEW  Per Diem Rate Request Instructions
NEW  Per Diem Rate Request Worksheet

Service Centers
NEW  Service Center Per Diem Rate Request Instructions
NEW  Service Center Per Diem Rate Request Worksheet

Questions may be e-mailed to the VA Grant and Per Diem Program.

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