Diversity: Funding Opportunity Announcements

Support for Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Training for Veterans Affairs Field Research Employees

The VA Office of Research and Development (ORD) announces an opportunity for VA employees who are currently affiliated with an ORD program/service including Research Services, Programs, Centers, and VA investigators with current ORD-funded projects to request funds for education that will promote and support diversity, equity, and inclusion in their workforce. Applicants can request up to $5,000 to support training or education in topics related to diversity, equity, and inclusion. The education or training should be focused on raising awareness of perpetual, institutional, and other barriers that may influence workplace culture, recruitment, and retention. Funds must be expended by September 30, 2023. Training must be completed within a year of the award. Availability of funds is dependent on Congressional appropriation. Applications must be submitted to the mailbox VHACOORDDEIWG@va.gov with the subject line "DEI Training" by April 6, 2023. Please see the funding opportunity announcement for application details (See also: Field DEI Training Budget Request).

Leadership Development for VA Employees Affiliated with an ORD Program Service

The VA Office of Research and Development (ORD) announces an opportunity for VA employees affiliated with ORD funded projects, as part of any ORD service or program, to apply for FY23 funds to participate in a leadership development course or program. Applicants can request up to $10,000 to support participation in a leadership development course or program (excludes attendance to meetings and conferences). The professional development training must be organized by an accredited institution or federal agency and focus on leadership skill development. Funds must be expended by September 30, 2023. Training must be completed within a year of the award. Availability of funds is dependent on Congressional appropriation. Applications must be submitted to the mailbox VHACOORDDEIWG@va.gov with the subject line "Professional Development Training" by April 6, 2023. Please see the funding opportunity announcement for application details (See also: Leadership Development Budget Request).

VA ORD Research Supplements to Promote Diversity

ORD has announced an opportunity for VA medical facilities with current ORD-funded research programs to request supplementary funds to promote diversity in their workforce.

Download: Webinar Slides, Mentored DEI Supplement (VA network access only), Partnership Supplement (VA network access only), FAQ

See also: VA QUERI Advance Diversity in Implementation Leadership (ADIL) initiative