38 C.F.R. § 21.442

Current through November 30, 2024
Section 21.442 - VEPFS grants-general
(a) VA may award a VEPFS grant only to an eligible entity selected under § 21.446 .
(b) The amount of Federal funding available to be awarded in a VEPFS grant will be specified in the NOFA.
(c) A VEPFS grant will be awarded for a minimum and maximum number of years that is specified in the VEPFS grant agreement, beginning on the date on which the VEPFS grant is awarded, with the availability of no-cost extensions.
(d) As a condition of receiving a VEPFS grant, a recipient will be required to provide matching funds from non-Federal sources equal to or greater than the amount of Federal grant funds awarded, to be combined with the amount of Federal grant funds awarded and used as specified in § 21.443 .
(e) A VEPFS grant award is not a Veterans' benefit. Decisions of the Secretary are final and not subject to the same appeal rights as decisions related to Veterans' benefits.

38 C.F.R. §21.442

81 FR 52775 , Aug. 10, 2016, as amended at 85 FR 37755 , June 24, 2020

Authority: 38 U.S.C. 3119

81 FR 52775 , 8/10/2016; as amended at 85 FR 37755 , 6/24/2020