Staff Sergeant Fox Suicide Prevention Grant Program Funding Opportunity

VA FY27 NOFO SSG Fox SPGP

Department of Veterans Affairs (VA)
Staff Sergeant Parker Gordon Fox Suicide Prevention Grant Program
(SSG Fox SPGP)
Notice of Funding
Opportunity (NOFO)
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
TABLE OF CONTENTS .................................................................................................. 2
Basic Information ......................................................................................................... 3
Agency Contact Information: ........................................................................................... 4
Before You Begin (these steps may take several weeks) ............................................ 5
Program Description .................................................................................................... 6
Eligible Participants ......................................................................................................... 7
Suicide Prevention Services ............................................................................................ 7
See also the Guidance for the Use of Funds Section. ..................................................... 7
Suicide Prevention Services include: .............................................................................. 8
Application Contents and Format (also see Appendices A-C) ................................... 12
Submission Requirements and Deadlines: ................................................................ 14
Application Review Information .................................................................................. 15
Award Notices ............................................................................................................ 18
Post-Award Requirements and Administration ........................................................... 19
Other Information ....................................................................................................... 20
Appendices ................................................................................................................ 23
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Basic Information
Federal Agency Name Announcement Type
Department of Veterans Affairs New and Renewal
Funding Opportunity Title Funding Opportunity Number
Staff Sergeant Fox Suicide Prevention Grant VA-FOX-SP-FY2027
Program Funding Opportunity
Assistance Listing Number
64.055 Staff Sergeant Fox Suicide Prevention Grant Program
Funding Details
This Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) announces 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.
NOFO Priorities: The principal goal of this NOFO is to seek eligible entities that have
demonstrated the ability to provide Veteran suicide prevention services that are
allowable under 38 C.F.R. Part 78. VA will consider current grantees as Priority 1
applicants according to 38 C.F.R. § 78.40 and new applicants as Priority 2 according to
38 C.F.R. § 78.30. Under Priority 1, current grantees that are performing satisfactorily
may apply to continue their current programming with a funding request equal to or less
than their current annualized award. If a Priority 1 applicant is not renewed, the existing
grant will end on September 30, 2026. Under Priority 2, VA will accept applications from
eligible entities using the application materials designated for new applicants. Following
the ranking and selection of renewal applicants under Priority 1, if remaining funds are
available, they will be awarded to eligible entities under Priority 2.
Allocation of funds: Approximately $111,900,000 is planned to be available for grant
awards under this NOFO. The maximum allowable grant size is $750,000 per year per
eligible entity. The expected value of individual awards may range from $100,000 to
$750,000. The expected number of total awards is 150-160 and awards are subject to
the availability of funds.
Grant Award Period: Grants awarded will be for a 1-year period starting September 30,
2026.
Key Dates
Applications will open on April 6, 2026 and close at 4:59 p.m. Eastern Time on June 12,
2026.
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In the interest of fairness to all applicants, this deadline is firm as to date and time.
Applicants should submit materials early to avoid unanticipated delays, computer
service outages, or other submission-related problems.
Executive Summary
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 may include
case management, peer support, linkage to VA care and benefits, emergency clinical
services, faith-based or innovative approaches. Most Veterans who die by suicide were
not engaged with VA in the years prior to their deaths. This program addresses a critical
gap by engaging and serving Veterans at risk for suicide who were previously out of
VA’s reach and their family members.
These grants support the President’s commitment to increase the excellence of and
options for care, benefits, and services for veterans, as well as improve the delivery and
quality of the Department's healthcare services in a more efficient and effective manner
to support veterans, as demonstrated in Executive Order 14296 – Keeping Promises to
Veterans and Establishing a National Center for Warrior Independence.
This NOFO contains information concerning the SSG Fox SPGP, the grant application
process, and the amount of funding available. For detailed program information and
requirements, see 38 C.F.R. Part 78.
Agency Contact Information:
Questions may be sent to Ms. Sandra Foley, SSG Fox Suicide Prevention Grant
Program Director, Office of Suicide Prevention, by email at VASSGFoxGrants@va.gov
or phone at (202) 502–0002. (This is not a toll-free telephone number.)
Information regarding how to access the grant application and how to obtain technical
assistance with the preparation and submission of the application is available on the
SSG Fox SPGP website at: https://www.mentalhealth.va.gov/ssgfox-grants/
Eligible Applicants for Funding
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
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(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.
Demonstration of eligibility includes submission of documents as outlined in Appendix A
of this NOFO. Cost sharing is not required.
Before You Begin (these steps may take several weeks)
If you believe your organization is a good candidate for this funding opportunity, there
are certain requirements to be eligible to apply for and receive a Federal Assistance
award. Do not wait until you are ready to submit your application to start these
requirements. Incomplete requirements may prevent you from submitting on time.
Prepare these requirements immediately. They may take weeks to complete.
Employer Identification Number (EIN): Federal tax identification number for businesses,
tax-exempt organizations, and other entities. Applicants must have an EIN from the
Internal Revenue Service (IRS).
System for Award Management (SAM) Active Registration: All applicants must have an
active Unique Entity Identifier (UEI) in SAM.gov, and an active registration in SAM to be
eligible. If your organization previously registered, make sure the UEI registration is
validated, active and registered in SAM.gov. Applications submitted without an active
UEI registered in SAM.gov will be rejected at threshold, meaning the application would
be considered ineligible. See a checklist for what you will need to register in SAM.
Entities must maintain active status in SAM throughout the application period.
VA may not award a grant to an applicant if the applicant has not complied with the EIN,
UEI, and SAM requirements. For more information, see 2 C.F.R. Part 200 and
SAM.gov. Certain requirements also apply to subrecipients and contractors. If awarded
a grant, applicants must maintain compliance with EIN, UEI, and SAM requirements for
the duration of the grant as a continuing condition of eligibility.
Customer Engagement Portal: A web version of the VA - FSC Vendor File Request
Form (VA10091) must be submitted through the VA Customer Engagement Portal at
https://www.cep.fsc.va.gov/ by the application deadline stated in this NOFO. Ensure that
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the information provided on this form aligns with the information listed in SAM.gov.
Applicants must provide proof of this registration with the application.
See also the Key Dates, and Submission Requirements and Deadlines sections.
Accessing the Online Application System
Visit https://www.mentalhealth.va.gov/ssgfox-grants/ for information on accessing the
online application system, guidance on registering your organization in the online
application system, and application technical assistance. Applications are not received
through the grants.gov portal.
Keep this NOFO with you when completing the application as it includes supplementary
guidance for completing the application. Applications that are incomplete or incorrect
may result in the application not being considered for funding.
Program Description
Goals and Objective
The grants are a core aspect of VA’s 10-year National Strategy for Preventing Veteran
Suicide (2018-2028). The SSG Fox SPGP extends suicide prevention efforts beyond
clinical settings into non-clinical areas like financial, occupational, legal, and social
support services. Services address both mental health and social needs, such as
economic hardship and access to care. The program emphasizes social connectedness
through peer and family engagement and offers opportunities for faith-based and
innovative interventions as avenues for reaching Veterans with risk for suicide. As most
Veterans who die by suicide were not recently engaged in VA healthcare prior to their
death1, this program extends VA’s ability to meet Veterans where they are. The goals of
SSG Fox SPGP services are to reduce the Veteran participants’ suicide risk and
improve their mental health status, wellbeing, financial stability, and social support.
Purpose and Approach
Suicide prevention services in the SSG Fox SPGP identify and directly address the
needs of individual at-risk Veterans and eligible Service Members to reduce their
suicide risk.
Each grantee's program includes a unique set of approved services tailored for specific
populations and geographic areas. Applicants must clearly describe their program’s
proposed suicide prevention services and the identified need for those services.
1 U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs, Office of Suicide Prevention. 2025 National Veteran Suicide
Prevention Annual Report. 2025. Retrieved March 5, 2025 from
https://www.mentalhealth.va.gov/suicide_prevention/data.asp
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Baseline mental health screening is a required service by all grantees for each eligible
individual enrolled in grantee services. The needs identified by these screenings are the
foundation for individualized service plans.
SSG Fox SPGP grants cannot be used to fund treatment for mental health or substance
use disorders, except for clinical services for emergency treatment. Applicants must
provide evidence that they can provide access to such emergency treatment services to
all program participants through both referral to local VA medical facilities and formal
and informal agreements with community providers. Consistent with Section
201(e)(3)(A) of the Commander John Scott Hannon Mental Health Improvement Act
(Public Law 116-171), “Hannon Act,” codified at 38 U.S.C. § 1720F note, VA expects
that grantees coordinate with local VA facilities on a regular basis to provide linkage to
health care and other services for eligible individuals. Grantees must have a presence
in the local area to meet with individuals and organizations to create referral processes
to the grantee and other community resources, including VA.
Eligible Participants
Grantees identify eligible individuals for services in accordance with 38 C.F.R. § 78.10,
which involves screening for certain military status and risk for suicide.
Per the eligibility screening conducted by grantees with VA-provided tools, eligible
individuals are those Veterans or Service members with a lifetime history of a suicide
attempt or preparatory behavior for suicide, a recent hospitalization for suicidality,
recent suicidal thoughts, or significant presence of psychosocial risk factors. VA will
provide access to the Columbia Suicide Severity Rating Scale (C-SSRS) to screen the
severity of suicide risk.
If an eligible individual is at risk of suicide or other mental or behavioral health
conditions per the C-SSRS or the Patient Health Questionnaire (PHQ-9) within the
baseline mental health screening, the grantee must refer such individual to VA for care.
To the extent practicable, those referrals are required to be a “warm hand-off” from the
grantee to VA to ensure that the eligible individual receives necessary care. This “warm
hand-off” may include providing any necessary transportation to the nearest VA facility,
assistance with scheduling an appointment with VA, and any other similar activities that
may be necessary to ensure the eligible individual receives necessary care in a timely
manner.
Family members may receive certain SSG Fox SPGP services for the purpose of
supporting and reducing risk for the eligible individual. Family members are eligible for
SSG Fox SPGP services if the eligible individuals are enrolled in the program.
Suicide Prevention Services
See also the Guidance for the Use of Funds Section.
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Suicide Prevention Services include:
Outreach to identify and engage eligible individuals at highest risk of suicide (see 38
C.F.R. § 78.45): Outreach ensures that Veterans and Service members who are at
elevated risk of suicide or who are not receiving health care or other services furnished
by VA are identified, engaged, and provided suicide prevention services.
Baseline mental health screening (see 38 C.F.R. § 78.50): All grantees must provide
mental health screening to the eligible individuals they serve. The screening determines
an eligible individual’s needs which allows the suicide prevention services plan to be
customized accordingly. Screening consists of four tools provided electronically by VA.
These tools are the PHQ-9, Interpersonal Support Evaluation List (ISEL-12), Socio
Economic Status (SES), and the Warwick Edinburgh Mental Well Being Scale
(WEMWBS). Screening is done once an eligible individual has agreed to enroll in
grantee services and again when services are ending. Pre- and post- screening is a
necessary part of evaluating the effectiveness of services provided.
Education (see 38 C.F.R. § 78.55): Education may include suicide prevention
gatekeeper training, lethal means safety training, or specific education programs that
assist communities, Veterans and families with the identification, assessment, or
prevention of suicide. Gatekeeper training generally refers to educational programs that
seek to develop individuals' knowledge, attitudes, and skills specific to suicide
prevention. Gatekeeper training teaches clinical and non-clinical professionals and other
key community members the warning signs of a suicide crisis and how to respond and
refer individuals for care.
Clinical services for emergency treatment (see 38 C.F.R. § 78.60): Clinical services may
be provided for emergency treatment of a participant. Applicants are encouraged to
carefully review the definition of emergency treatment in 38 C.F.R. § 78.60(d), which
could include emergency mental health conditions and is characterized by acute
symptoms of sufficient severity requiring immediate attention. If a participant is provided
clinical services for emergency treatment then requires ongoing clinical services, the
grantee must refer eligible individuals to VA and family members to appropriate non-VA
services for additional care.
Apart from clinical services for emergency treatment under 38 C.F.R. § 78.60(a), funds
provided under this grant program may not be used to provide any clinical services
(e.g., psychotherapy, psychiatry, medical care).
Case management services (see 38 C.F.R. § 78.65): Case management services are
focused on suicide prevention to effectively assist participants at risk of suicide based
on their assessed needs.
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Peer support services (see 38 C.F.R. § 78.70): Grantees providing peer support
services must help participants understand what resources and supports are available
in their area for suicide prevention. Peer support services must be provided by Veterans
trained in peer support with similar lived experiences related to suicide or mental health.
Peer support specialists are members of an interdisciplinary team and serve as role
models and a resource to assist participants with their mental health recovery. Peer
support services by a trained peer support specialist differ from other service offerings
that merely include peers.
Qualification standards for peer specialists include the criteria from 38 UU.S.C.
7402(b)(13) that the individual is (1) a Veteran who has recovered or is recovering from
a mental health condition, and (2) certified by (i) a not-for-profit entity engaged in peer
support specialist training as having met such criteria as VA shall establish for a peer
support specialist position, or (ii) a state as having satisfied relevant state requirements
for a peer support specialist position. VA’s qualification standards for peer specialists
may be found at https://department.va.gov/employees/va-qualifications-standards/.
Assistance in obtaining VA benefits (see 38 C.F.R. § 78.75): This assistance will
provide participants with additional means of awareness and linkage to available VA
benefits such as (1) vocational and rehabilitation counseling; (2) supportive services for
homeless Veterans; (3) employment and training services; (4) educational assistance;
and (5) health care services. Grantees are not permitted to represent participants before
VA with respect to a claim for VA benefits unless they are recognized for that purpose
pursuant to 38 U.S.C. § 5902. Employees and members of grantees are not permitted
to provide such representation unless the individual providing representation is
accredited pursuant to 38 U.S.C. Chapter 59.
Assistance in obtaining and coordinating other public benefits and assistance with
emergent needs (see 38 C.F.R. § 78.80): Grantees providing this service assist
participants in obtaining and coordinating benefits that are provided by Federal, state,
local, or tribal agencies, or any other grantee in the service area, by referring the
participant to and coordinating with such entity.
There are certain public benefits and assistance for which grantees may only provide
participants with referrals. These include: health care services, which consist of (1)
health insurance and (2) referrals to a governmental entity or organization that provides
(i) hospital care, nursing home care, outpatient care, mental health care, preventive
care, habilitative and rehabilitative care, medical case management, respite care, home
care, (ii) the training of any eligible individual’s family in the care of any eligible
individual, and (iii) the provision of pharmaceuticals, supplies, equipment, devices,
appliances, and assistive technology. Grantees may also refer participants, as
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appropriate, to an entity that provides daily living services relating to the functions or
tasks for self-care usually performed in the normal course of a day.
Grantees may provide directly or provide referrals for personal financial planning
services; transportation services; temporary income support services (including, among
other services, food assistance); fiduciary and representative payee services; legal
services to assist eligible individuals with issues that may contribute to the risk of
suicide; and childcare. For additional details on these elements, applicants should
consult 38 C.F.R. § 78.80.
Nontraditional and innovative approaches and treatment practices (see 38 C.F.R. §
78.85): If applicants propose nontraditional and innovative approaches in their grant
applications, they must provide adequate detail, and supply evidence or outcomes
supporting the services’ effectiveness of improving mental health or mitigating a risk
factor for suicidal thoughts and behavior. Non-traditional, innovative, and other services
are still subject to the requirement that medical or clinical services are not fundable
unless emergent, as under 38 C.F.R. § 78.60. VA reserves the right to approve or
disapprove nontraditional and innovative approaches and treatment practices to be
provided with SSG Fox SPGP funds.
Other services (see 38 C.F.R. § 78.90): Grantees may provide general suicide
prevention assistance under this section for expenses specifically associated with
gaining or keeping employment or lethal means safety and storage. This assistance
may include payment directly to a third party (and not to a participant or their family), in
an amount not to exceed $750 per participant during any 1-year period.
Applicants may propose additional suicide prevention services to be provided.
Examples of other services may include, but are not limited to, adaptive sports; equine
assisted therapy; in-place or outdoor recreational therapy; substance use reduction
programming; non-clinical individual, group, or family counseling; and relationship
coaching. VA reserves the right to approve or disapprove other services to be provided
using SSG Fox SPGP funds.
Performance Metrics and Targets
Change scores in eligible individuals’ suicide risk, mental health status, wellbeing,
financial stability and social support are determined through deidentified submission of
pre- and post- service mental health screenings. These scores allow an assessment of
individual progress and the collective impact of grant services.
Each grantee proposes a unique program concept, budget, service area, and estimated
number of individuals to be served based on their unique community’s assessed needs.
VA evaluates grantee performance in multiple areas, including but not limited to
participant service outcome data, grantee alignment with program goals, demonstrated
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reach to populations at elevated risk for suicide and not currently served by VA, fiscal
management, and timely responsiveness to information requested by VA. 40% of
eligible individuals served will be unaffiliated with VA (ever or in past year) at time of
grantee intake. 75% of eligible individuals served will be referred to VA. 85% of eligible
individuals who complete grantee services will show improvement in at least one of the
domains that align with program goals of reducing suicide risk and improving mental
health status, well-being, social support and financial stability.
Guidance for the Use of Funds
Grantees will conduct their programs in accordance with 38 C.F.R. Part 78 and 2 C.F.R.
Part 200.
Consistent with section 201(o) of the Hannon Act, only grantees that are a state or local
government or an Indian tribe can use grant funds to enter a subcontractor or “pass
through” agreement with a community partner under which the grantee may provide
funds to the community partner for the provision of services to eligible individuals and
their families. However, all grantees may choose to enter into contracts for goods or
services because in some situations, resources may be more readily available at a
lower cost, or they may only be available, from another party in the community.
Funds can be used to conduct outreach, educate, and connect with eligible individuals
who are not engaged with VA services. Any outreach and education that is funded by
SSG Fox SPGP should link directly back to a referral to the grantee’s program for an
opportunity to enroll the eligible individual in the program.
Funds must be used to screen for eligibility and suicide risk and enroll individuals in the
program accordingly. Prior to providing suicide prevention services, grantees must
verify, document, and classify each participant's eligibility for suicide prevention
services. Grantees must determine and document each participant's degree of risk of
suicide using tools identified in the suicide prevention services grant agreement.
Funds must be used to provide suicide prevention services based on the individual’s
screening and assessed needs. Note that some individuals who come through the
referral process may not engage in services. Grantees are expected to determine what
referrals are appropriate for these individuals for follow-up services.
For each eligible individual enrolled in grantee services, grantees must develop and
document an individualized service plan based on the needs identified in the baseline
screening. This plan must be developed in consultation with the participant.
Grantees must document the suicide prevention services provided for each participant,
how services are provided, the duration of the services, and any goals for the services.
If the eligible individual wishes to enroll in VA health care, the grantee must inform the
eligible individual of a VA point of contact for assistance with enrollment.
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Funds must also be used to evaluate outcomes and effectiveness related to suicide
prevention services.
Grantees may make qualifying payments directly to a third party on behalf of a
participant in certain situations, including childcare, transportation, food, and housing
per 38 C.F.R. § 78.80, and the general suicide prevention assistance described in 38
C.F.R. § 78.90.
Applicants are not required to submit proposals that contain sharing or matching funds.
Additional program guidance is available via the Program Guide, which may be
downloaded from https://www.mentalhealth.va.gov/ssgfox-grants/.
Program Authority
Funding applied for under this NOFO is authorized by section 201 of the Hannon Act.
(38 U.S.C. § 1720F note). Section 201 of the Hannon Act, as amended, authorizes VA
to provide grants until September 30, 2026. (Public Law 119-37).
VA has established and implemented the statutory authority for the SSG Fox SPGP in
regulations, published as an Interim Final Rule in the Federal Register on March 10,
2022 (87 F.R. 13806),FR 13835), and codified at 38 C.F.R. Part 78. The rules and
regulations contain all detailed definitions and requirements pertaining to this program.
A subsequent technical correction to the regulation was published in the Federal
Register on March 22, 2022 (87 F.R. 138351610116101). VA adopted the Interim Final
Rule as Final with changes on August 1, 2024 in the Federal Register (89 F.R.
6266362659§ 62663). It is important to review both the Interim Final Rule (majority of
content) and Final Rule (new changes).
Funds made available under this NOFO are subject to the requirements of section 201
of the Hannon Act, 38 C.F.R. Part 78, and other applicable laws and regulations.
Awardees under this NOFO will comply with all laws, rules, regulations, and executive
orders.
Application Contents and Format (also see Appendices A-C)
Threshold Review: VA will only score applicants who meet the following threshold
requirements as per 38 C.F.R. § 78.20:
(1) The application must be filed within the time period established in the NOFO;
(2) Any additional information or documentation requested by VA is provided
within the time frame established by VA;
(3) The application must be completed in all parts;
(4) The activities for which the suicide prevention services grant is requested must
be eligible for funding;
(5) The applicant’s proposed participants must be eligible to receive suicide
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prevention services;
(6) The applicant must agree to comply with the requirements of 38 C.F.R. Part
78;
(7) The applicant must not have an outstanding obligation to the Federal
Government that is in arrears and does not have an overdue or unsatisfactory
response to an audit; and
(8) The applicant must not be in default by failing to meet the requirements for any
previous Federal assistance.
If these threshold requirements are not met, VA will deem applicants to be ineligible
for further consideration. Applications submitted without an active UEI in SAM.gov or
without fully completing the provided budget template are considered incomplete and
will be rejected at threshold, meaning the application would be considered ineligible.
Priority 1 (Renewals): VA’s regulations at 38 C.F.R. § 78.35 describe the criteria that
VA will use to score those grantees who are applying for renewal of a grant. Such
criteria will assist with VA’s review and evaluation of grantees to ensure that those
grantees have successful existing programs using the previously awarded grant
funds and that they have complied with the requirements of 38 C.F.R. Part 78 and
section 201 of Hannon Act. The criteria in 38 C.F.R. § 78.35 ensure that renewals of
grants are awarded based on the grantee’s program’s success, cost-effectiveness,
and compliance with VA goals and requirements for this grant program. In addition to
the application score, VA’s ongoing assessment of grantee performance is a factor in
renewal decisions.
Using a weighted scoring method, the renewal application is organized into the following
sections: Program Outcomes (maximum 55 points), Cost Effectiveness (maximum 20
points); Compliance with Program Goals and Requirements (25 maximum points);
Exhibits (no point values).
VA uses the following criteria to score grantees applying for renewal of a suicide
prevention services grant:
(1) The success of the grantee's program, as demonstrated by progress on
program goals via outcome measures and surveys.
(2) The cost-effectiveness of the grantee's program.
(3) The extent to which the grantee's program complies with SSG Fox SPGP
goals and requirements.
The Exhibit section includes an applicant budget template, to be submitted in a VA-
provided Microsoft Excel file. The budget submission must include: 1) the annual budget
and 2) budget narrative, which provides a clear description of each of the line items.
Priority 2 (New Applicants): VA’s regulations at 38 C.F.R. § 78.25 describe the criteria
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that VA will use to score new applications. Applicants must include all required
documents in their application submission. Required documents include the
completed VA-provided budget template, organizational chart, key personnel
resumes, hiring criteria for proposed staff, and documentation to verify eligible entity
type. Submission of an incorrect, incomplete, inconsistent, unclear, or incorrectly
formatted application package will result in the application being rejected, if not
corrected prior to the deadline.
Using a weighted scoring method, VA will use the following criteria to score applicants
who are applying for a new suicide prevention services grant:
(1) The background, qualifications, experience, and past performance of the
applicant and any community partners identified by the applicant in the
suicide prevention services grant application. (maximum 30 points)
(2) The applicant’s program concept and suicide prevention services plan, to
include projected number of eligible individuals to be served. Note: program
concepts proposing primarily or exclusively unallowed services, such as non-
emergent clinical care, will not be considered. (maximum 30 points)
(3) The applicant’s quality assurance and evaluation plan. (maximum 15 points)
(4) The applicant’s financial capability and plan. (maximum 15 points)
(5) The applicant’s area linkages and relations with federal, state, local, or
tribal governments or private entities that can enhance services and
program effectiveness. (maximum 10 points)
The Exhibit section includes an applicant budget template, to be submitted on the VA-
provided Microsoft Excel file. The budget submission must include: 1) the annual budget
and 2) budget narrative, which provides a clear description of each of the line items.
Pre-Application Materials
Not Applicable
Application Components
Applicants will follow instructions embedded within the application. For instance, there
may be a word limit per text box, and the VA-provided budget template must be used
and completed fully. All literature that has been cited needs to be listed as a reference
with a corresponding numbering system for identifying the location within the document.
Application overview and sample checklists are available in Appendices A-C of this
NOFO, though applicants are responsible for ensuring that all requirements are met and
that all materials are complete in accordance with the entirety of the NOFO.
Submission Requirements and Deadlines:
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Address to Request Application Package
Initial and renewal applications are accessed via the electronic grants management
system described at https://www.mentalhealth.va.gov/ssgfox-grants/. Application
technical assistance materials are also found on this website. Any questions
regarding this process should be referred to SSG Fox SPGP via email at
VASSGFoxGrants@va.gov. For detailed program information and requirements, see
38 C.F.R. Part 78.
UEI and SAM
Applicants must have an EIN from the IRS, a UEI from SAM, and an active registration
in SAM to be eligible. See the Before You Begin section.
Submission Instructions
Applicants must submit applications electronically following the instructions found at
https://www.mentalhealth.va.gov/ssgfox-grants/. Applications may not be mailed, hand
carried, or sent by facsimile. Applications must arrive as a complete package. Materials
arriving separately will not be included in the application package for consideration and
may result in the application being rejected.
Submission Dates and Times
Applications for suicide prevention grants under SSG Fox SPGP must be received by
4:59 p.m. Eastern Time on June 12, 2026. Awards will fund operations beginning
September 30, 2026. In the interest of fairness to all competing applicants, this deadline
is firm as to date and hour. Applicants should take this into account and make early
submission of their materials to avoid any risk of loss of eligibility brought about by
unanticipated delays, computer service outages, or other delivery-related problems.
Please see the Agency Contact Information section of this NOFO for any technical
questions or difficulties with submission. See also the Key Dates section.
Intergovernmental Review
Executive Order (E.O.) 12372 Intergovernmental Review of Federal Programs was
issued to foster intergovernmental partnership and strengthen federalism by relying on
state and local processes for the coordination and review of proposed Federal financial
assistance and direct Federal development.
This funding opportunity is not subject to E.O. 12372.
Application Review Information
Funding Restrictions
See Threshold Review under Application Contents and Format.
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In addition to limitations set forth in law, 38 C.F.R. Part 78, and 2 C.F.R. Part 200,
per 38 C.F.R. part 78.105, the following restrictions apply:
(1) Funding cannot be used for direct cash assistance to participants and their
families.
(2) Funding cannot be used for legal services prohibited pursuant to 38 C.F.R. §
78.80(g).
(3) Funding cannot be used for medical, clinical, or dental care and medicines
except for clinical services for emergency treatment authorized pursuant to
38 C.F.R. § 78.60.
(4) Funding cannot be used for any activities considered illegal under Federal
law, and any costs identified as unallowable per 2 C.F.R. Part 200, subpart
E.
Additional guidance in the grant agreement and Program Guide note that the SSG Fox
SPGP is not a research and development grant; additionally, costs for infrastructure and
vehicle purchases are not generally supported.
Review Criteria
Grant applications will be scored by a VA grant review committee whose members will
be trained in understanding the program’s goals, the requirements of the NOFO, VA’s
regulations for this Program (38 C.F.R. Part 78), and the prescribed scoring rubrics in
38 C.F.R. § 78.25 and 38 C.F.R. § 78.35 (pursuant to 2 C.F.R. Part 200). Application
reviewers are selected for their knowledge of suicide prevention or grants, are in
locations other than the applicant’s proposed area, and attest to be free of conflicts of
interest for each application. Consistent with 38 C.F.R. § 78.40, if all available grant
funds are awarded to renewal grants for existing grantees, no new applications will be
awarded.
To be considered for funding, applications must receive at least 60 points and at least
one point under each of the criteria noted in the Application Contents and Format and
Scoring Criteria Sections of this NOFO. Renewal applicants must also be assessed
by VA as having at minimum, satisfactory performance under the terms of their
current grant agreement. After selection of renewal applicants, if there is funding
available, VA will rank all new applicants who score at least 60 cumulative points and
receive at least one point under each of the criteria noted in the Application Contents
and Format and Scoring Criteria sections of this NOFO.
Scoring Criteria:
Reviewers will award points based on each applicant’s responses to the scored items in
Appendix B (renewal) and Appendix C (initial).
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For the evaluation criteria and points, see summary below.
Points
Renewal Application Criterion
(maximum)
1. Program Outcomes 55
2. Cost Effectiveness 20
3. Compliance with Program Goals and Requirements 25
4. Exhibits (no point values) 0
TOTAL 100
Points
Initial Application Criterion
(maximum)
1. Background, Qualifications, Experience, Past Performance 30
2. Program Concept and Services Plan 30
3. Quality Assurance and Evaluation Plan 15
4. Financial Capability and Plan 15
5. Area Linkages and Relations 10
TOTAL 100
Review and Selection Process
As per 38 C.F.R. § 78.30, VA will rank the scores of new applicants in order from
highest to lowest as the primary basis for selection. However, VA will give preference to
applicants that have demonstrated the ability to provide suicide prevention services, and
applicants that can assist eligible Veterans at risk of suicide who are not currently
receiving VA health care. Areas with need, such as rural, Tribal, and medically
underserved areas; U.S. Territories; and communities with high rates of Veteran suicidal
behaviors and/or deaths are a focus for funding decisions. To the extent practicable, VA
will also ensure that suicide prevention services grants are provided in as many areas of
need as possible.
Passing renewal applications undergo further review for performance. Passing new
applications are ranked and recommended for funding depending upon funding
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availability, areas with need, and geographic distribution, including consideration for
States and Territories without a current SSG Fox SPGP grantee.
Numerous VA offices are involved in the clearance process for SSG Fox SPGP award
recommendations. The Secretary, or his designee, makes the final selections for
awards, in accordance with criteria from 38 C.F.R. § 78.30 and § 78.40.
Risk Review
Prior to making an award, and at any time post-award, VA will review any available
information, including its own records and any Office of Management and Budget-
designated repository of Governmentwide eligibility or financial integrity information,
such as SAM.gov.
VA will comply with the requirements of 2 C.F.R. Parts 180 and 801.
Per 2 C.F.R. § 200.206, VA will evaluate risks posed by applicants to include review of
available information on financial stability, management systems and standards, history
of performance, audit reports and findings, and ability to effectively implement
requirements. VA may ask applicants or grant recipients to submit additional information
regarding their ability to manage Federal funds.
The risk assessment may consider results of the applicant’s eligibility (threshold review)
or the quality of its application (merit review). If VA decides to make an award, VA may
add specific conditions to the award corresponding to the degree of risk.
Applicants may review and comment on any information in SAM.gov about their
organization. If the applicant comments on any SAM.gov records, VA will consider the
comment as part of the risk review.
Award Notices
Although subject to change, VA expects to announce grant awards in the fourth quarter
of federal FY 2026. VA reserves the right in any year to adjust (e.g., to funding levels)
as needed within the intent of the NOFO based on a variety of factors, including the
availability of funding. The initial announcement of awards will be made via a news
release posted on VA's SSG Fox SPGP website at
https://www.mentalhealth.va.gov/ssgfox-grants. The SSG Fox SPGP will concurrently
notify both successful and unsuccessful applicants of the outcome of their applications
via electronic mail. Unsuccessful applicants will receive a link to a recorded webinar with
general feedback. Only a grant agreement with a VA signature is evidence of an award
and is an authorizing document allowing costs to be incurred against a grant award.
Other notices, letters, or announcements are not authorizing documents. The grant
agreement includes the terms and conditions of the award and must be signed by the
entity and VA to be legally binding.
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Applicants not selected for funding receive a link to a webinar that provides feedback
specific to this NOFO’s scoring and ranking process, including examples of what led to
low scores and non-selection. Individual scoring results or comments on applications
are not released, as such details would create an unfair advantage in future funding
cycles.
Post-Award Requirements and Administration
Administrative and National Policy Requirements
After receiving funding, grant recipients must follow specific laws, rules, and regulations.
This includes federal laws, program regulations, program requirements, Executive
Orders, requirements outlined in this NOFO, and the terms and conditions outlined in
the award agreement. By applying and signing the SF-424, applicants confirm that their
entity will adhere to these requirements.
Applicants selected in response to this NOFO shall notify SSG Fox SPGP of the start
and end dates of their fiscal years, the amount of any other Federal awards they have
received since the beginning of the fiscal year during which the application was
submitted, the dates of those awards, and whether they have undergone an audit in
accordance with 31 U.S.C. Chapter 75.
Reporting
In addition to the grantee reporting requirements described in 38 C.F.R. § 78.145,
applicants should be aware of the following:
(1) Upon execution of a suicide prevention services grant agreement with VA,
grantees will have a liaison appointed by the SSG Fox SPGP who will provide
oversight and monitor the use of funds to provide suicide prevention services
provided to participants.
(2) VA requires that grantees use validated tools and assessments furnished by
VA to determine the effectiveness of the suicide prevention services. These
include any measures and metrics developed and provided by VA for the
purposes of measuring the effectiveness of the programming in improving mental
health status, well-being, financial stability, and social support, and in reducing
suicide risk of eligible individuals. Grantees will be required to use the secure,
web-based VA Data Collection Tool for this purpose.
(3) Grantees must provide each participant with a satisfaction survey, which the
participant can submit directly to VA, within 30 days of such participant’s pending
exit from the grantee’s program. This is required to assist VA in evaluating
grantees’ performance and participants’ satisfaction with services.
The award grant agreement will provide additional details on reporting.
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Monitoring
In addition to the grantee performance evaluation described above, monitoring will also
include the submission of periodic and annual financial and performance reports by the
grantee in accordance with 2 C.F.R. Part 200. The grantee is expected to demonstrate
adherence to the grantee’s proposed program concept, as described in the grantee’s
application or in any approved revisions.
Consistent with 38 C.F.R. § 78.135, VA has the right, at all reasonable times, to make
onsite visits to all grantee locations and have virtual meetings where a grantee is using
suicide prevention services grant funds to review grantee accomplishments and
management control systems and to provide such technical assistance as may be
required.
Grantees will be responsible for adhering to general operational requirements per 38
C.F.R. § 78.95 and the oversight of the Federal award. In accordance with 2 C.F.R. §§
200.329 through 200.333, the recipient, and subrecipient when applicable, must monitor
their activities under Federal awards to ensure they are compliant with all requirements
and meeting performance expectations.
Other Information
Payments To Grantees
Grantees will receive payments electronically through the U.S. Department of Health
and Human Services (HHS) Payment Management System. Grantees will have the
ability to request payments as frequently as they choose. Grantees must have internal
controls in place to ensure funding is available for the full duration of the grant period of
performance, to the extent possible. As described in 38 C.F.R. § 78.140, costs for
administration by a grantee will be consistent with 2 C.F.R. Part 200.
Program Evaluation
Program evaluation is necessary to evaluate the impact that participation in the SSG
Fox SPGP has on eligible individuals’ suicide risk, mental health status, well-being,
financial stability, and social support, as required by the Hannon Act.
As part of the national program evaluation, grantees must input data regularly in VA’s
web-based Data Collection Tool. VA will ensure that grantees have access to the data
they need to gather and summarize program impacts and lessons learned;
performance indicators used for grantee selection and success; and the criteria
associated with the best outcomes for Veterans.
Training and technical assistance for data collection and program evaluation will be
provided by VA, which will coordinate with subject matter experts to provide various
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trainings, including the use of measures and metrics required for this program.
Executive Orders
VA is required to ensure compliance with all applicable statutes, regulations, and
Executive Orders when evaluating and awarding grants. In accordance with Executive
Order 14332, Improving Oversight of Federal Grantmaking, aside from the evaluation
criteria published in this announcement, VA has discretion to remove from consideration
any applicant VA deems does not demonstrably advance the President’s or VA’s
priorities. VA will not fund activities that use racial preference for eligibility criteria or
promote gender ideology. VA will not fund activities that promote or facilitate violations
of immigration laws or are sources of waste, fraud, or abuse. VA will not tolerate activity
or conduct by grant recipients that constitute acts of moral turpitude, are scandalous, or
bring the recipient, the project funded by this grant, or VA into public disrepute,
contempt, or ridicule.
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Signing Authority
The Secretary of Veterans Affairs has delegated authority to the Assistant Secretary for
Management and Chief Financial Officer to approve this document and authorized the
undersigned to sign and submit the document to Grants.gov for publication
electronically as an official document of the Department of Veterans Affairs.
RICHARD Digitally signed by
RICHARD TOPPING
TOPPING Date: 2026.03.13
14:01:05 -04'00'
Richard Topping
Assistant Secretary for Management/Chief Financial Officer
Department of Veterans Affairs
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Appendices
Appendix A: Threshold Checklist
This example checklist is an assistance tool and not an exhaustive guide. Applicants
are responsible for ensuring that all requirements are met and that all materials are
complete in accordance with the entirety of the NOFO.
Submission and Eligibility Requirements Complete?
All required eligibility and submission requirements must be
evidenced in the application. Requirements include:
The deadline submission requirements are met. ☐
Entity maintains an active SAM.gov registration in good standing ☐
(not debarred or delinquent) for the duration of the review period.
Entity is registered in the VA Customer Engagement Portal, and ☐
proof of registration is submitted with the application.
Application is not less than the $100,000 minimum nor does it ☐
exceed the ceiling amount of $750,000 (initial) or the amount of the
current approved award (renewal).
Application complies with any other application requirements, such ☐
as administrative caps, application limits, etc.
Application Forms and Documents Requirement
All required components of the applications must be complete,
on the correct application (initial or renewal), appropriately titled,
formatted, and submitted through the electronic grants
management system described on
https://www.mentalhealth.va.gov/ssgfox-grants/. Required
components include:
SF-424 (completed and signed in Grants.gov) ☐
Fully completed VA Budget Template ☐
Current Federally negotiated indirect cost rate (ICR) or certification ☐
of de minimis ICR (if applicable)
Initial applications additionally require:
• Applicant Organizational Chart ☐
• Key Personnel Resumes ☐
• Hiring Criteria for Proposed Staff ☐
• Eligible Entity Verification (bylaws, articles of incorporation, ☐
proof of Federal tax-exempt status, if applicable , etc.)
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• For those entities whose only eligibility may be as a
community-based organization, applicants must provide a letter
on letterhead detailing and attesting to eligibility criteria for this
type of entity. This letter is to be uploaded in the External
Attachments section. If not provided and there is no verification
of another Eligible Entity type, the applicant will fail threshold
review.
Verify Eligibility for Funding
Proposed activities for which the grant is requested are eligible to ☐
be funded under 38 C.F.R. Part 78.
Proposed participants are eligible to receive services under 38 ☐
C.F.R. Part 78.
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Appendix B: Renewal (Priority 1) Application Components
Overview – Confirm or Update:
1. Unique Entity Identifier (UEI).
2. Employer Identification Number (EIN).
3. Organization Name.
4. Organization Address (including city, county, state, zip code, congressional
district).
5. Primary Place of Performance (including city, county, state, zip code,
congressional district). Generally, this is the office location of the Project Director or
case manager(s) and where project records are retained.
6. Project Abstract. Applicants must introduce and summarize the proposed project.
7. Project Contacts. Provide the role, name, email, and title (indicate as key contact
for the grant application or as system user only). Further indicate if a system user is an
active or inactive contact for the grant.
8. Federal Award Identification Number (FAIN)
9. Eligibility for a Subcontractor: Is the organization a State or local government or
Indian Tribe?
10. Amount of Funds Requested (must be less or equal to current approved award)
a. Does grantee have a formally approved indirect cost rate?
11. Projected number of Eligible Individuals to be Served. Per the Hannon Act
section 201 (q)(3), and consistent with 38 C.F.R. § 78.10, an eligible individual is
defined as an individual at risk of suicide per the screening tools provided by VA and
one of the following: (1) A Veteran as defined in 38 U.S.C. § 101, (2) An individual
described in 38 U.S.C. §§ 1720I(b), or (3) An individual described in 38 U.S.C. §§
1712A(a)(1)(C)(i) through (iv). This number includes only those identified to be eligible
and in agreement with onboarding into the grantee services program. Do not include
those only touched by an outreach or education contact.
a. Average cost per Eligible Individual.
12. Acknowledgement. Applicants must certify that the information provided is true,
accurate, and complete to the best of their knowledge. The person completing this
section must certify that they are authorized or appropriately delegated by the
organization to make the certification on behalf of the organization. They must certify
that they are aware that any false, fictitious, or fraudulent statements or claims may
subject them to criminal, civil, or administrative penalties (18 U.S.C. 1001). By
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checking the box, they knowingly and willingly attach their legally binding signature to
the submission.
Geographic Information
13. Geographic Area Served These should all be the same as the current approved
award (select all that apply).
a. State(s)
b. Counties
c. Regions
14. Veterans Integrated Service Network (VISN) (select all that apply).
15. Station number of the VA medical facility whose catchment area includes the
proposed area to be served in this application (select all that apply).
16. Compliance with Threshold Requirements.
Section A: Program Outcomes
17. Service and Program Evaluation (including data and examples)
18. Outreach and Engagement (including percentage of eligible individuals not
previously receiving VA services)
19. Participant Satisfaction
20. Program Implementation and Progress
21. Coordination with VA and Community
Section B: Cost Effectiveness
22. Cost per Eligible Individual
23. Program Budget and Expenditures
Section C: Compliance with SSG Fox SPGP Goals and Requirements (Includes
Certifications)
External Attachments: Applicant Budget Template
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Appendix C: Initial (Priority 2) Application Components
Overview
1. Unique Entity Identifier (UEI).
2. Employer Identification Number (EIN).
3. Organization Name.
4. Organization Address (including city, county, state, zip code, congressional
district).
5. Primary Place of Performance (including city, county, state, zip code,
congressional district). Generally, this is the office location of the Project Director
or case manager(s) and where project records are retained.
6. Project Abstract. Applicants must introduce and summarize the proposed project.
7. Project Contacts. Provide the role, name, email, and title (indicate as key contact
for the grant application or as system user only). Further indicate if a system user
is an active or inactive contact for the grant.
a. People filling primary roles on the project may be entered as a key
contact. At a minimum, people filling the following roles must be identified
as a key contact:
i. Project Director
ii. Authorized Signatory
b. People filling secondary roles on the project may be entered as a key
contact or a user.
c. People filling an executive leadership role at the organization and
members of the governing body (for example, Board of Directors) must be
entered and may be identified as inactive users if appropriate.
8. Applicant Eligibility: Organization type (private, non-profit, local or State
government, Tribal, etc.). See Appendix A. Documents verifying organization
type are uploaded in the External Attachments section. Note, only select
community-based organization if you do not meet criteria for any other option.
This section includes questions on the following:
a. Outstanding obligations
b. Default
c. Guilty of Crime
d. Subject to Order
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e. Subject to Action
f. Debarred or Suspended
g. Notified in Default
h. Terminated Public Transactions
i. Party to Litigation or formal Alternative Dispute Resolution process
9. Amount of Funds Requested
a. Does entity have a formally approved indirect cost rate?
10. Projected number of Eligible Individuals to be Served. Per the Hannon Act,
section (q)(3),Consistent with Part.10, an eligible individual is defined as an
individual at risk of suicide per the screening tools provided by VA and one of the
following: (1) A Veteran as defined in 38 U.S.C. § 101, (2) An individual
described in 38 U.S.C. § 1720I(b), or (3) An individual described in 38 U.S.C. §§
1712A(a)(1)(C)(i) through (iv). This number includes only those identified to be
eligible and in agreement with onboarding into the grantee services program. Do
not include those only touched by an outreach or education contact.
a. Average cost per Eligible Individual.
11. Acknowledgement. Applicants must certify that the information provided is true,
accurate, and complete to the best of their knowledge. The person completing
this section must certify that they are authorized or appropriately delegated by
the organization to make the certification on behalf of the organization. They
must certify that they are aware that any false, fictitious, or fraudulent statements
or claims may subject them to criminal, civil, or administrative penalties (18
U.S.C. 1001). By checking the box, they knowingly and willingly attach their
legally binding signature to the submission.
Geographic Information
12. Geographic Area Served (select all that apply)
a. State(s)
b. Counties
c. Regions
13. Veterans Integrated Service Network (VISN) (select all that apply).
14. Station number of the VA medical facility whose catchment area includes the
proposed area to be served in this application (select all that apply).
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Section A: Background, Qualifications, Experience, & Past Performance of Applicant
and Any Identified Community Partners
15. Background and Organizational History
16. Staff Qualifications
17. Organizational Qualifications and Past Performance, Including Experience with
Veteran Services.
Section B: Program Concept & Suicide Prevention Services Plan
18. Need for Program
19. Outreach/Screening Plan
20. Program Concept
a. Proposed Program and Services
b. Staffing Plan
c. Service Frequency
d. Coordination Across Partner and Community Organizations
e. Participant Confidentiality
f. Participant Safety
g. Participant Goal Development
21. Implementation Timeline
22. Coordination with Local VA Facilities
23. Ability to meet VA's requirements, goals, and objectives for SSG Fox SPGP
24. Capacity to Undertake Program
Section C: Quality Assurance and Evaluation Plan
25. Program Evaluation
26. Monitoring and Compliance
27. Remediation
28. Management and Reporting
Section D: Financial Capability and Plan
29. Complete the Budget Template in the application to reflect total funds requested.
30. Organizational Finances
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31. Financial Feasibility of Program
Section E: Area Linkages and Relations
32. Evidence of Established Linkages for the purpose of providing services to
participants
33. Past Working Relationships
34. Local Presence and Knowledge
35. Integration of Linkages and Program Concept
Key Performance Indicators
36. Number of eligible individuals served (target dependent on program concept and
year of implementation.)
37. 40% of eligible individuals served will be unaffiliated with VA (ever or in past
year) at time of grantee intake.
38. 75% of eligible individuals served will be referred to VA.
39. 85% of eligible individuals who complete grantee services will show improvement
in at least one of the domains that align with program goals of reducing suicide
risk and improving mental health status, well-being, social support and financial
stability.
External Attachments
Applications that do not include all required files will be considered incomplete.
Unless otherwise specified, materials uploaded to this section of the application must be
in portable document format (PDF). A native PDF (that is, a machine-readable PDF, not
a static image), is strongly preferred.
40. VA-FSC Vendor File Request – Verification of Submission
41. Applicant Organizational Chart
42. Key Personnel Resumes and Hiring Criteria for Proposed Staff
43. Completed Budget Template (on provided Excel document)
44. Eligible Entity Verification
a. e.g., bylaws, articles of incorporation, proof of Federal tax-exempt status,
if applicable, etc.
b. For those entities whose only eligibility may be under (4) community-
based organization, applicants must provide a letter on letterhead detailing
and attesting to eligibility criteria for this type of entity.
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45. Current Federally negotiated indirect cost rate agreement or certification of de
minimis indirect cost rate (required only if requesting indirect costs).
46. Current letter(s) of coordination (optional letters or MOUs demonstrating area
linkages or partnership agreements).
Required Certifications
By signing and submitting this application for Federal assistance, I certify that I have
read and agree to the general terms and conditions of award and that my organization
does not have any past due SF-425 Federal Financial Report, outstanding debt, or any
outstanding requirement under any VA grant.
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Appendix D: Definitions
The regulations for the SSG Fox Suicide Prevention Grant Program, published as an
Interim Final Rule in the Federal Register on March 10, 2022 (87 F.R. 13806FR 13835),
and codified in 38 C.F.R. Part 78, as well as the uniform guidance for grants (2 C.F.R.
Part 200), contain all detailed definitions and requirements pertaining to this program. A
subsequent technical correction to the regulation was published in the Federal Register
on March 22, 2022 (87 F.R. 1610116101). VA adopted the Interim Final Rule as Final
with changes on August 1, 2024 in the Federal Register (89 F.R. 62659). It is important
to review both the Interim Final Rule (majority of content) and Final Rule (new changes).
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Appendix E: Relevant Resources
1. Federal Grant Systems Hub (beta) available soon via Grants.gov
2. Federal Service Desk (FSD)
3. Grants.gov
4. HHS website
5. SAM.gov
6. Uniform Guidance for Grants
7. SSG Fox Suicide Prevention Grant Program
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