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Office of Rural Engagement Newsletter April 2026
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April offers multiple opportunities to recognize service members, Veterans, and their families, including National Former POW Recognition Day and the birthdays for the Air Force and
Army Reserves.
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VA announces fiscal year 2027 suicide prevention grant funding opportunity
Through this funding opportunity, VA will award up to $112 million to eligible community-based organizations across the United States and U.S. territories. The program supports non-clinical,
innovative and community-driven approaches to suicide prevention—particularly for Veterans who may not yet be connected to VA care and those living in under-resourced or high-risk areas.
Read more at the link below:
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Grant Opportunity for Veterans Treatment Court program
City, County, and Tribal governments are eligible to apply for grant funds through the Bureau of Justice Assistance to support the implementation and enhancement of veterans treatment
court (VTC) operations. Funding supports service coordination, and recovery support services. VTCs integrate mandatory drug testing, incentives and sanctions, and transitional services
in judicially supervised criminal court settings that have jurisdiction over veterans with behavioral health treatment needs. Learn more at the link below:
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Introducing the Claim Assist Portal: A new, easier way to respond to VA claim requests
VA is making it easier than ever to keep your claim on track. With the new Claim Assist Portal, you’ll have a faster, more convenient way to respond when additional information is needed.
If you’ve filed a benefits claim, you may receive an email with a direct link to the portal, helping you respond quickly and confidently so your claim can keep moving forward. No paperwork,
scanning or searching through VA.gov required.
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Introduction to the Strength at Home App
The Strength at Home app is a trauma-informed app designed for people who struggle with conflict or anger in relationships and may be at risk for intimate partner violence (IPV). The
app is intended to be used by those who are actively participating in a weekly Strength at Home group. The Strength at Home app can help you learn relationship skills while reducing
aggressive behavior that can lead to violence. Click the link below to watch a five minute video that provides an overview of the Strength at Home App.
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Take care of your health with VA digital care resources
VA offers digital care resources to help you get through the winter and beyond
Winter’s seasonal illnesses and challenging weather conditions can make managing your health care more difficult. VA digital care resources can help you stay on top of your health, regardless
of where you are and what it looks like outside.
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VA announces $16M in disabled Veterans’ adaptive sports grants
The Department of Veterans Affairs announced this week the availability of $16 million in grants for national, regional and community-based organizations that provide adaptive sports
programs for Veterans and service members with disabilities.
Adaptive sports programs offer Veterans supportive and recreational opportunities to improve their independence, well-being and quality of life. Click HERE <https://links-1.govdelivery.com/CL0/https:
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