Code of Federal Regulations (Last Updated: November 8, 2024) |
Title 38 - Pensions, Bonuses, and Veterans' Relief |
Chapter I - Department of Veterans Affairs |
Part 21 - Vocational Rehabilitation and Education |
Subpart A - Vocational Rehabilitation and Employment Under 38 U.S.C. Chapter 31 |
Veterans Employment Pay for Success Grant Program |
§ 21.442 - VEPFS grants - general.
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§ 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 of 5 years and a pre-determined 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.
[81 FR 52775, Aug. 10, 2016, as amended at 85 FR 37755, June 24, 2020]