Grant and Per Diem Transitional Housing

Transitional housing with services, for up to about two years, from community agencies VA funds, for a homeless veteran.

Also called: GPD, transitional housing, per diem, homeless shelter veteran.

For: Veteran or service member.

Where it applies

Applies in states and territories.

Federal

VA's Homeless Providers Grant and Per Diem program funds community agencies to run transitional housing and service centers for homeless veterans. Models include bridge housing for a veteran waiting for permanent housing, low-demand housing, clinical treatment, service-intensive housing and hospital-to-housing. The goal is permanent housing and greater income, and stays usually last no more than 24 months. A veteran is referred through the VA medical center's homeless program or the National Call Center for Homeless Veterans at 877-424-3838.

Thresholds

Thresholds for Grant and Per Diem Transitional Housing
Gate	Rule
Homeless veteran	The veteran must be homeless and eligible for VA health care or the program’s expanded criteria.

Sources

Grant and Per Diem ProgramOfficial
38 C.F.R. 61.1, Definitions (homeless providers grant and per diem)Official

Updated

Last updated 2026-10-08.

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Disclaimer

VetTOC is not affiliated with the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs or the Department of Defense. Information is for reference only and is not an eligibility determination. Verify with VA, the relevant state or territory, or an accredited VSO.