Veterans Employment Program
About This Grant
The PA Department of Labor & Industry (L&I) has created this grant opportunity to support veterans and eligible military spouses by offering services that address barriers to employment. The availability of approximately $200,000 will be competitively awarded to one entity to support a comprehensive approach to achieving veteran employment objectives. Pennsylvania remains committed to supporting its most honorable citizens by enhancing access to veteran employment resources as part of the Commonwealth’s broader strategic initiative. Many government programs and community organizations have established strong partnerships with veterans to advance this goal. Through the Veteran Employment Program (VEP) for veterans, funding is made available to support innovative solutions that address employment barriers. This funding enables an entity to develop and implement new strategies aimed at improving employment outcomes for veterans and eligible military spouses.
Grant Summary
Veterans Employment Program is a Labor & Industry (Commonwealth of Pennsylvania) grant providing up to $200K for nonprofit, k12 school, school district. Applications are due 2026-11-10 (closing in 29 days). Check eligibility and apply with FindGrants.
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Eligibility
- Eligible applicants include local workforce development boards, non-profit and non-governmental entities, community-based organizations, education and post-secondary organizations, labor organizations, business associations, and economic development entities who have the ability to serve veterans and spouses. If organizations apply as a partnership, the applicant must identify a single entity as the lead applicant.
- The applicant(s) must: 1. Be capable of bringing together business, education, workforce, community, and other partners to achieve the overall project goals as defined by this Notice of Grant Availability (NGA). 2. Demonstrate the ability to coordinate, manage, and implement the design of the project; develop, implement, and manage the project budget; implement a strategy to collect, analyze, and report performance outcomes; and coordinate and evaluate the activities of the project. 3. Be capable of monitoring and administering the fiscal components of the NGA. 4. Be capable of submitting the required reporting elements at the required intervals as documented in the NGA.
How to Apply
Up to $200K
2026-11-10
- 1Confirm your organization is eligible for Veterans Employment Program from Labor & Industry (Commonwealth of Pennsylvania), checking organization type, location, and any population or project requirements.
- 2Gather the required documents and information, including your organization details, project plan, and budget figures.
- 3Draft your application narrative and budget addressing the funder's priorities and review criteria. FindGrants can draft each section for you to review and edit.
- 4Review every section against the requirements checklist, then export a submission-ready application pack and submit it to Labor & Industry (Commonwealth of Pennsylvania) before the deadline.
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Veterans Employment Program: Frequently Asked Questions
Who is eligible for the Veterans Employment Program?
Veterans Employment Program is offered by Labor & Industry (Commonwealth of Pennsylvania). The listing names these applicant types: nonprofit, k12 school, school district, charter, university, community college, small business. It is available in PA. The funder's eligibility section is the authority, so confirm your organization type, location, and the population or project served against it before applying.
How much funding does the Veterans Employment Program provide?
Veterans Employment Program provides up to $200K per award from Labor & Industry (Commonwealth of Pennsylvania). Actual award sizes depend on the scope of your project, available program funds, and the number of applicants, so build a budget that reflects realistic, allowable costs rather than the maximum figure.
When is the Veterans Employment Program deadline?
Applications for Veterans Employment Program are due 2026-11-10 (closing in 29 days). Because deadlines can change, verify the date with the funder, Labor & Industry (Commonwealth of Pennsylvania), and give yourself enough time to prepare a complete, competitive application before the close date.
How do you apply for the Veterans Employment Program?
To apply for Veterans Employment Program, confirm your eligibility, gather the required documents, and prepare a narrative and budget that address the funder's priorities. FindGrants guides you step by step and can draft each section, then exports a submission-ready application pack for this grant from Labor & Industry (Commonwealth of Pennsylvania).
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