Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO)

Fiscal Year 2026
Virginia Department of Veterans Services (VDVS)
Suicide Prevention and Opioid Addiction Services (SOS)

The purpose of this notice of funding opportunity (NOFO) issued by the Virginia Department of Veterans Services/ Suicide Prevention and Opioid Addiction Services (DVS/SOS) is to solicit applications to establish awards for the provision of comprehensive suicide prevention and/or opioid addiction services for Service Members, Veterans, and their Families (SMVF) in the Commonwealth of Virginia. This notice is geared to a community-based grants program. Applicants may submit only one (1) response per agency.

The Virginia Department of Veterans Services (DVS) was directed to collaborate with state, local and community organizations, public and private institutions, and other service providers to develop programs to prevent suicide among service members, veterans and their families and address opiate addiction suffered by service members, veterans and their families.

DVS developed the Suicide Prevention and Opioid Addiction Services (SOS) Program in 2022 (initial program development research and partnership formation began in September of 2022) which provides technical assistance, outreach and training to Federal, State, and local partners and initiated a new community and research grant program to enhance prevention, intervention, and recovery services statewide.

The SOS grants portal uses a unique entity identifier (UEI) number and an Employer Identification Number (EIN). To request a UEI number use Sam.gov (https://sam.gov/content/entity-registration). You must first register at https://grants.dvs.virginia.gov/index.do to access the grants application.
Application Open Date: April 1, 2025 - Close Date/Deadline: May 31, 2025, 11:59 pm est.

Scope of Work - This Scope of Work must address suicide prevention and/or opioid addiction for SMVF in either of the following categories: Women Veterans, Homeless Veterans, Justice Involved, Caregiver Support, or Financial Stability/literacy.

Award Amounts: a maximum of $150,000 - for 1 year (optional 2nd year based upon meeting year 1 goals and availability of funding.

Who is eligible to apply: Any state, local, private, non-profit, for-profit, or sole proprietor business.

Applicants are strongly encouraged to join at least one of the two MS Teams Pre-Application Grant Writing Workshops.

OPTION 1:
April 7, 2025, 10:00 am
Meeting ID: 293 720 164 948
Passcode: sP9Vv7zi
Dial in by phone
Dial in by In +1 434-230-0065,989030256# United States, South Hill
Find a local number
Phone conference ID: 989 030 256#

OPTION 2:
April 7, 2025, 2:00 pm
Meeting ID: 289 099 217 095
Passcode: pY9xb3WT
Dial in by In +1 434-230-0065,,949483011# United States, South Hill
Phone conference ID: 949 483 011#

SOS grant application tutorial: https://www.dvs.virginia.gov/home/showdocument?id=660&t=638780747947104374

Virginia Veterans Network (VVN)

Community Partner Request

(Excluding Current Grantees)

The Department of Veteran Services has a new portal to connect our service members, veterans, and family members to resources like yours. We would deeply appreciate your continued support of our Virginia Veterans and DVS by becoming part of the Virginia Veteran Network.

The Virginia Veteran Network (VVN) primary goal is to deliver a statewide portal connecting veterans to federal, state, local, and community resources. At DVS we empower individuals within the military ecosystem through cutting-edge technology. We provide veterans and their families with comprehensive knowledge, expert guidance, and self-assurance, enabling them to take decisive actions that enhance every aspect of military and veteran life. Therefore, it is our responsibility to the service members, veterans, and family members, of the Commonwealth of Virginia, that we conduct a thorough background check of the organization history and ability to meet the needs of our clients.

This service is free to both our client base and your organization.

DVS Expectations of Member Organizations:

• Member organizations will approach their work with the mindset that no veteran or military family will go unnoticed or unserved.

• Member organizations will connect with veterans and military families requesting services within 72 hours.

• Member organizations will attempt to connect three times by phone or email.

• Member organizations are committed to fiscal and governance transparency.

• Member organizations will actively participate in collaborative efforts.

• Member organizations will direct clients to supplementary service providers when their needs extend beyond the organization’s capabilities.

If your organization is willing to meet the expectations above, please contact Eric Johnson at virginiaveteransnetwork@dvs.virginia.gov . 

Thank you again for helping us help our Virginia Veterans and families.