VA Suicide Prevention Grants through the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs could provide as much as $112 million in funding through its suicide prevention grants program, aimed at expanding community-based services for veterans across the country.
The funding is available to nonprofit organizations, state and local governments, federally recognized tribes, and other community-based groups that demonstrate the ability to serve veterans. The VA suicide prevention grants are distributed through the Staff Sergeant Parker Gordon Fox Suicide Prevention Grant Program, with applications due by June 12, 2026.
“These grants invest directly in communities that know Veterans best and are often the first to recognize when someone is struggling,” said VA Secretary Doug Collins. “They have been successful in connecting Veterans, service members, and their families, especially those not yet engaged with VA, to services that help reduce suicide risk and promote well-being.”
The VA Suicide Prevention Grant program has shown measurable impact in recent years. In 2025 alone, Fox grants supported more than 17,000 veterans, service members, and family members, representing a 31% increase from the previous year. Of those served, nearly 9,000 veterans were identified as having an elevated risk for suicide, and more than 91% reported a reduction in risk factors after receiving assistance.
The VA Suicide Prevention grants have also played a role in connecting veterans to long-term care. More than 2,500 veterans enrolled in VA health care for the first time in 2025 following engagement with grant-funded organizations, a nearly 44% increase compared to 2024. Since the program launched in 2022, the VA has distributed approximately $210 million to 111 organizations across 46 states, U.S. territories, and tribal lands.
Officials emphasize that expanding access to care remains critical, particularly for veterans not currently connected to VA services. According to the department, 60% of veterans who die by suicide were not enrolled in Veterans Health Administration care in the two years prior to their death. In response, the VA has increased outreach and enrollment efforts, adding more than 76,000 veterans to VA health care in 2026 alone.
The VA Suicide Prevention grant announcement is part of a broader effort to improve services and access for veterans nationwide. The VA reports it has opened 33 new health care facilities, increased total care appointments to more than 82 million annually, and expanded access through more than 2.2 million appointments outside of standard operating hours. Additionally, the department has permanently housed more than 51,000 homeless veterans in the past year.
Organizations interested in applying for the VA Suicide Prevention grants can find eligibility requirements and application details at online with additional technical assistance and resources available through the VA’s mental health website.
Federal officials say the continued investment in community partnerships is essential to reaching veterans where they are and reducing suicide risk nationwide.
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